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THE PICTORIAL RECORD OF 

THE 27 th DIVISION 




(c) Underwood & Underwood 



MA J. -GEN. JOHN F. O'RYJN 

Commanding General of the 27th Division. 



THE PICTORIAL RECORD OF 

THE 27 T -2 DIVISION 



COMPILED BY 

ALEXANDER STARLIGHT 

formerly of Signal Corfis, U. S. A. 

\Vith JVLany Illustrations from Photographs 



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HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS 

NEW YORK AND LONDON 






The Pictorial Record of the 27th Division 



Copyright, 1919. by Harper & Brothers 

Printed in the United States of America 

Published May, 1919 



MAY Z 1919 



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INTRODUCTION 

' HAVE looked over the advance sheets of this pictorial record of the Twenty-seventh Division. I 
■*- think the photographs are excellent and will be of interest not only to the officers and men of the 
division, but to their friends. 

There were few recruits in the division, by reason of its long service on the Mexican Border. Never- 
theless the officers and men continued for months their training at Spartanburg, South Carolina, while 
newly organized divisions largely composed cf recruits were sent abroad. 

Our service abroad was interesting and our officers and men had opportunity, in their intimate ser- 
vice with the British, to learn much concerning the methods which resulted in so high a standard of 
efficiency in the British Army. We became, in fact, part of the British Army. 

The photographs give an excellent pictorial history of the service abroad. 




Major-General 
Commanding Twenty-Sevenih Division, U. S. A. 



ORGANIZATION CHART OF THE 27 th DIVISION 

105th Regiment, Infantry, formerly 2nd Regiment, Infantry; 71st Regiment, Infantry, and a detach- 
ment of the 12th Regiment, Infantry, New York National Guard. Commanded by Col. James M. Andrews. 

106th Regiment, Infantry, formerly 23rd Regiment, Infantry; 14th Regiment, Infantry, and a detach- 
ment of the 12th Regiment, Infantry, New York National Guard. Commanded by Col. Franklin W. 
Ward. 

107th Regiment, Infantry, formerly 7th Regiment, Infantry; 1st Regiment, Infantry, and a detachment 
of the 12th Regiment, Infantry, New York National Guard. Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Mortimer D. 
Bryant. 

108th Regiment, Infantry, formerly 3rd Regiment, Infantry; 74th Regiment, Infantry, and a detachment 
of the 12th Regiment Infantry, New York National Guard. Commanded by Col. Edgar S. Jennings. 

104th Regiment, Field Artillery, formerly 1st Regiment, Field Artillery, and a detachment of the 12th 
Regiment, Infantry, New York National Guard. Commanded by Col. Merritt H. Smith. 

105th Regiment, Field Artillery, formerly 2nd Regiment, Field Artillery, and a detachment of the 14th 
Regiment, Infantry, New York National Guard. Commanded by Col. Dewitt C. Weld, Jr. 

106th Regiment, Field Artillery, formerly 3rd Regiment, Field Artillery, and detachments from the 1st, 
71st, and 74th Regiments, Infantry, New York National Guard. Commanded by Maj. Lewis H. Eller. 

104th Machine Gun Battalion, formerly detachment of 1st Cavalry, parts of Headquarters and Supply 
troops of Troop F, and all of Machine Gun Troops A, B, C, D, and M, New York National Guard. Com- 
manded by Maj. Chester H. King. 

105th Machine Gun Battalion, formerly Squadron A; detachment of 1st Cavalry and separate Ma- 
chine Gun troops, New York National Guard. Commanded by Maj. Kenneth Gardner. 

106th Machine Gun Battalion, formerly detachment of 1st Cavalry, parts of Headquarters and Supply 
troops of Troop F, and all of Troops E, G, H, L, and K, New York National Guard. Commanded by Capt. 
Abner H. Piatt. 



102nd Trench Mortar Battery, formerly Troop I, 1st Cavalry, New York National Guard. Com- 
manded by Capt. Charles Pearson, Jr. 

102nd Regiment, Engineers, formerly 22nd Regiment, Engineers, and detachments of the 1st, 12th, 14th' 
71st, and 74th Regiments, Infantry, and a detachment of the Engineer Train, New York National Guard- 
Commanded by Lieut. -Col. William S. Conrow. 

102nd Field Signal Battalion, formerly the 1st Field Signal Battalion, New York National Guard. 
Commanded by Maj. Arthur L. Howe. 

102nd Divisional Train, Headquarters and Military Police, formerly Headquarters and Military Police 
Troop, and a detachment of the 12th Regiment, Infantry, New York National Guard. 

102nd Ammunition Train, formerly Ammunition Train, and detachments of the 1st Cavalry and 12th 
Regiment, Infantry, New York National Guard. Commanded by Lieut. -Col. James C. McLeer. 

102nd Supply Train, formerly Supply Train, and a detachment of the 12th Regiment, Infantry, New 
York National Guard. Commanded by Maj. Charles M. Tobin. 

102nd Engineer Train, formerly Engineer Train, New York National Guard. Commanded by Capt. 
William F. S. Root. 

102nd Sanitary Train, formerly Sanitary Train, New York National Guard. Commanded by Lieut.- 
Col. Robert P. Wadhams. 

Headquarters Troop, formerly Division Headquarters Troop, New York National Guard. Commanded 
by Capt. Tristam Tupper. 



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THE 27 th DIVISION 



THE PICTORIAL RECORD OF 

THE 27™ DIVISION 



NEW YORK'S pride in her National Guardsmen was fully sustained in the great war. The 27th 
Division, composed of the various National Guard units throughout the state, under the com- 
mand of Maj.-Gen. John F. O'Ryan, fought valiantly and irresistibly, and made New York's name 
secure in the annals of the great war. 

The greatest single feat credited to the New York division was the breaking of the Hindenburg line, 
the "impregnable line" of fortifications which the Germans had erected as a last line of defense, and 
which they thought, in their usual arrogant way, was never to be broken. The men of the 27th Divi- 
sion when fighting their way through Cambrai, St.-Quentin, St.-Souplet, Bony, and numerous other 
places, fought with that same fearlessness and daring which have ever characterized the fighting of the 
American soldier. 

By sheer nerve, and with an utter disregard of danger, the men stormed machine-gun nests, and so 
completely surprised the stolid Germans that capture was practically always a certainty. Thousands of 
individual incidents of extraordinary bravery were recorded, but so numerous were they that they were 
accepted as matter-of-course events, and not pointed out and set up as examples. 

The British, with whom the 27th was brigaded, have nothing but praise for the fighting qualities of 
the New-Yorkers. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, commander-in-chief of the British forces in France, in 
an official report commended the division to General Pershing for its great work. 

This pictorial record of the 27th Division starts with the great "Send Off" parade on Fifth Avenue, 
New York City, covers its training activities at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, South Carolina, and shows 
the fighting New-Yorkers in France, through practically every phase of their operations. 

And then the home-coming — the most joyful, from the point of view of the soldiers, of all the divi- 



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sion's activities. New York accorded to her heroic sons a welcome comparable only to the size of the 
task which they accomplished on the battle-fields of France, and New York will see to it that the glory 
of these heroes shall not be forgotten. 

Following is a chronology of the 27th Division's activities which tells exactly what they did and 
when they did it. 



August 30th 
October 

November 30 th 

October, Novem- 
ber, December 

April 

May to August 

September 1st 

September 27th 



September 27th 



19 17 
Send-off parade in New York City. 

Divisions organized at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, South Carolina, under the 
command of Maj.-Gen. John F. O'Ryan. 

Division reviewed by the Governors of New York and South Carolina. 

Division in training. 

19 18 

Overseas movement began. 

Advanced battle training in France. 

Division reported in action. Headquarters reports: "Patrols along front of the 27th 
Division active. Our own and enemy artillery active." 

Twenty-seventh Division Headquarters reports that "The division has taken over for- 
ward sector from British division." Division reports that "11.45 A.M., 107th Infantry 
attacked with limited objectives east of Bellicourt, in order to straighten out the line. 
The regiment reached all its objectives." 

The night reports reads that at "11.30 P.M. the 27th and 30th divisions attacked 
west of Le Catelet. The enemy regained the knoll by a counterattack, but the posi- 
tion was recaptured by the American forces. Two hundred prisoners were taken on 
this front." 

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September 28 th 

September 29th 

September 30th 
October 12 th 
October 18th 



October 19 th 



The action around Le Catelet continues. At 9 P.M. the division reported that 
"The enemy still holds a portion of the trench system captured by the Americans 
yesterday. Prisoners now number 298, including 8 officers. Our casualties were 412, 
including officers and men." 

Division Headquarters at 8 P.M. reported that "The 27th and 30th divisions, co- 
operating with the British north of St.-Quentin, attacked at 6 A.M. and crossed the 
Hindenburg first line and the St.-Quentin Canal. The 27th Division captured Bony 
and Le Catelet. All the immediate objectives were reached by noon." 

Action continued. Twenty-seventh and 30th divisions crossed the St.-Quentin Canal 
Tunnel, capturing many prisoners. 

Twenty-seventh Division Headquarters reported that enemy resistance was increasing 
in the St.-Benin-Souplet sector. 

Division Headquarters reported that an attack in conjunction with British troops 
was made in the morning, and that the Allied forces advanced five hundred' yards. 
The enemy counterattacked at 1 P.M., temporarily stopping further progress. The 
report adds that the enemy's resistance has stiffened. 

Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, in a report, states that "In the course of the last three 
weeks the 27th and 30th divisions' of the Second American Army Corps, operating 
with the Fourth British Army, have taken part with great gallantry and success in 
three major offensives, besides being engaged in a number of lesser attacks. In the 
course of this fighting they displayed soldierly qualities of the highest order and 
have materially assisted in the success of our attacks. They fought with the great- 
est dash and bravery in the great attack of September 29th, in which the Hinden- 
burg line was broken, and on this occasion captured Bellicourt and Naurey, with a 
large number of prisoners. On October 8th the troops of the American Corps again 
attacked in the neighborhood of Montbrehain. 

"In the three days of successful fighting they completed an advance of ten miles 
from Montbrehain to St.-Souplet, overcoming determined resistance and capturing 



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strongly defended villages and woods. Throughout the last three days the 27th and 
30th divisions have attacked daily, and on each occasion with complete success, 
though the enemy's resistance was most obstinate. 

"Fighting their way forward from St.-Souplet to high ground west of the Sambre 
Canal, they broke the enemy's resistance at all points, beating off many counter- 
attacks and realizing an advance of nearly five miles. Over 5,000 prisoners and 
many guns were taken by the 27th and 30th divisions in these several operations." 

October 20 th to The 27th Division continued with great gallantry to co-operate with the British 
November 11th, forces in the pursuit of the retreating enemy. 

when the Ar mis- ^.^ chronology Q f t ^ e 2 7th Division was taken from a volume of documents in the 
tice was signed offi ^ rf Chief . of . Staff> Gen . p ey ton C. March. 

COMMENDATORY MESSAGES TESTIFYING TO THE FIGHTING QUALITIES OF THE MEN 

OF THE 27 th DIVISION 

From the American Commander-in-chief : 

To the Commanding General, 27th Division, on October 19, 1918: 

"The Commander-in-chief desires you to convey to the officers and soldiers of your corps his appre- 
ciation of the magnificent qualities which have enabled them, against powerful resistance, to advance 
more than ten miles and to take more than 6,000 prisoners since September 27th." 

Telegram from Gen. H. L. Rawlinson, commander of the Fourth British Army: 

"Now that the American corps has come out of the line for a well-earned period of rest and train- 
ing, I desire to place on record my appreciation of the great gallantry and the fine soldierly spirit they 
have displayed throughout the recent hard fighting. 

"The breaking of the great 'Hindenburg system of defense,' coupled with the captures of Grand- 
court, Busigny, and St.-Souplet, and finally the crossing of the passages of the La Selle, constitute a 
series of victories of which each officer and N. C. O. and man have every reason to feel proud. 

"The outstanding feature of their recent victories has been the surprising gallantry and the self- 

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sacrifice of the regimental officers and men. I congratulate them on their prowess and offer them one 
and all my warmest thanks for the leading part they have taken in the recent operations." 

Letter from I. Gellibrand, major-general commanding 3rd Australian Division, 
To Maj.-Gen. J. F. O'Ryan, commanding the 27th Division on October 14, 1918: 

"On behalf of all ranks in the 3rd Australian Division, I desire to express our sincere appreciation 
of the fighting qualities displayed by the 27th Division on the 27th and 29th of September last. The 
gallant manner in which your troops faced an extremely difficult task, the determination of their attacks 
on a strongly intrenched position, and the undaunted spirit with which they met their losses make us 
hope that we shall again have the honor of fighting alongside the division under your command. The 
confidence of the men in their officers appeals to us as a particularly happy omen for the future successes of 
the 27th." 

From John Monash, Australian Corps commander, 

To Maj.-Gen. George W. Read, commanding 2nd American Corps on October 2, 1918: 

"As the 2nd American Corps has now been withdrawn from the line, and my official association with 
you and your troops has been, for the time being, suspended, I desire to express to you the great pleas- 
ure that it has been to me and to the troops of the Australian Army Corps to have been so closely allied 
with you in the recent very important battle operations which have resulted in the breaking of the main 
Hindenburg line on the front of the Fourth British Army. 

"Now that fuller details of the work done by the 27th and 30th American divisions have become 
available, the splendid gallantry and devotion of the troops in these operations have won the admiration 
of their Australian comrades. The tasks set were formidable, but the American troops overcame all 
obstacles and contributed in a very high degree to the ultimate capture of the whole tunnel system." 

From Maj.-Gen. George Bell, Jr., commanding the 33rd Division, 

To Brig. -Gen. Wingate, commanding the 52nd Field Artillery Brigade on October 28, 1918: 

"As the 52nd Field Artillery Brigade is being relieved from duty with the 33rd Division, I wish to 
take this occasion to express to you ray appreciation for the invaluable service and assistance rendered 
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"Every request of ours you met in a uniform, earnest, and efficient manner, and your co-operation 
has contributed in a great manner to our success in the recent operations." 

From Maj.-Gen. Joseph E. Kuhn, commanding 79 th Division, 

To Brig. -Gen. George A. Wingate, commanding 52nd Artillery Brigade on November 18, 1918: 

"I desire to record my appreciation of the manner in which you and your brigade have functioned 
in support of the 79th Division. During the recent operation, north of Verdun, October 30th to No- 
vember 11th, inclusive, your brigade was called upon many times for artillery support, and frequently 
the aid desired made it necessary for you to employ the full resources and capacity of your brigade. 
You, your officers and men have always responded to the call of the infantry with the utmost cheerful- 
ness and enthusiasm, and our artillery support has been all that could be desired. 

"I beg that you will extend to your officers and men the sincere thanks of myself and of the divi- 
sion as a whole for their hearty and whole-hearted co-operation." 

Message from Maj.-Gen. John F. O'Ryan to the men of the 27th Division on October 21, 1918: 
"Since the 25th of September, a period of nearly a month, the division has been engaged almost 
continually in fighting and marching. Some of this fighting involved a leading role in one of the fiercest 
battles of the war — the breaking of the great Hindenburg defense line. We have suffered a loss of some 
of our best officers and men, but, unfortunately, such losses are incidental to battles of such magnitude. 
Only divisions highly trained and disciplined, possessing the greatest confidence and morale and at the 
very top notch of their strength could have accomplished what the division and our comrades of the 
30th Division accomplished in that great battle. Only such divisions could have met the sacrifices de- 
manded, and with morale unimpaired have renewed the advance in the manner characteristic of the 
operations of the past two weeks. 

"This is not the occasion to describe the Hindenburg defenses or the details of the battle for break- 
ing them. That will doubtless be done after the war. The same comment applies to the details of the 
operations since that engagement. Nevertheless, the Division Commander cannot withhold this expres- 
sion of his admiration and respect for the valor and discipline, as well as the endurance and spirit, 
manifested by officers and men throughout this long period of fighting. These sentiments are stimulated 
by the events of the past week. 



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"When reduced in numbers, the division attacked the enemy, took the town of St.-Souplet, forced 
the crossing of the La Selle River, and against strong opposition successfully assaulted the heights on 
the other side. Since that date the division has attacked daily, taking by force the town of Arbre Guer- 
non and a number of strongly fortified farms, and forcing a withdrawal of the enemy to the Canal de 
la Sambre. 

"In this latter advance the division captured more than 1,400 German officers and enlisted men, 
and a vast amount of military property, including field-guns; a great number of machine-guns, both 
light and heavy; anti-tank guns; trench mortars; dumps of ammunition, and railroad rolling stock. In 
all the fighting the character of the enemy's resistance and the extent of his losses are indicated by the 
large number of enemy dead on the field. 

"The efforts of the past month constitute a record to be proud of, and their value is indicated in 
the commendatory letter from the commander-in-chief of the British Expeditionary Forces, which has 
been published for the information of the division. Officers and men have justified the estimate made of the 
division when, after its arrival in France, it was selected to hold the Mont Kemmel sector against the 
expected great effort of the enemy to drive through to the sea. They have justified the opinions of their 
fighting qualities formed when this crisis, with the evacuation of Mont Kemmel, had passed, and the 
division promptly attacked and took Vierstaat Ridge, being, with the 30th Division on our left, the first 
American troops to fight on Belgian territory." 

From Lieut. -Col. H. Murray, V.C., D.S.O. bar, D.C.M., commander of the Fourth Australian 

Machine Gun Battalion, 
To the commanding general of the 27th Division on September 30, 1918: 

"In making a personal reconnaissance over the battle-fields east and northeast off Duncan Post on 
the morning of September 30th, it was evident from the onset the troops of the 27th Division had met 
with very heavy opposition and machine-gun fire, which was enfilading. There was a very large num- 
ber of dead, all of which were lying with faces toward the front, obviously being killed as they were ad- 
vancing. Not in any one case was there a man moving backward when killed. Owing to the nature of 
the country, the Germans were able to get enfilading machine-gun fire, which proved disastrous. Al- 
though the 27th Division may not have taken all objectives in all parts, it is very evident that by 
their gallant fighting on the left flank they enabled the 30th Division on their right to do what they 



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had set out to do — viz., to break the Hindenburg line. Without the gallant fighting of the 27th 
Division, against great odds, it would have been impossible for the 30th Division to advance. 

"I am convinced that the officers and men of the 27th Division have done all that was humanly 
possible for brave men to do, and their gallantry in this action must stand out through all time in Ameri- 
can history." 

DECORATED MEMBERS OF THE 27™ DIVISION 

American Distinguished Service Medal 

Maj.-Gen. JOHN F. O'RYAN 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. As commander of the 27th Division in its successful operations 
with the British in France in the autumn of 1918 he displayed qualities of skill and aggressiveness which mark him as a 
leader of ability. At St.-Quentin and Cambrai the name of his division linked with the British in adding new laurels to 
the Allied forces in France. 

WINNERS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR AND THE BRITISH 

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL 

Sergeants ALAN LOUIS EGGERS and JOHN C. LATHAM, Machine Gun Co., 107th Infantry 

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, above and beyond the call of duty, in action with the enemy near Le Catelet, 
France, September 29, 1918. Becoming separated from their platoons by a smoke barrage, Sergeant Latham, Sergeant 
Alan Louis Eggers, and Corporal Thomas E. O'Shea took cover in a shell-hole well within the enemy's lines. Upon hear- 
ing a call for help from an American tank, which had become disabled thirty yards from them, the three soldiers left their 
shelter and started toward the tank under heavy fire from German machine-guns and trench mortars. In crossing the fire- 
swept area Corporal O'Shea was mortally wounded, but his companions, undeterred, proceeded to the tank, rescued a 
wounded "officer, and assisted two soldiers to cover in the sap of a nearby trench. Sergeant Latham and Sergeant Eggers 
then returned to the tank in the face of violent fire, dismounted a Hotchkiss gun and took it back to where the wounded 
men were, keeping off the enemy all day by effective use of the gun, and later bringing it, with the wounded men, back 
to our lines under cover of darkness. 

Private FRANK GAFFNEY, Co. G, 108th Infantry 

Private Gaffney, an automatic-rifleman, pushed forward alone with his gun, after all the other members of his squad 
had been killed, and discovered several Germans placing a heavy machine-gun in position. He killed the crew, captured 



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the gun, bombed several dugouts, and, after killing four more of the enemy with his pistol, held the position until reinforce- 
ments came up, when eighty prisoners were captured. 

Sergeant REIDER WAALER, Co. A, 105th Machine Gun Battalion 

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, above and beyond the call of duty, in action with the enemy near Ronssoy, 
France, September 27, 1918. Sergeant Waaler, in the face of heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, crawled forward to a 
burning British tank, in which some of the crew were imprisoned, and succeeded in rescuing two men. Although the tank 
was then burning fiercely, and contained ammunition which was likely to explode at any time, this soldier immediately 
returned to the tank and, entering it, made a search for the other occupants, remaining until he satisfied himself that 
there were no more living men in the tank. 

The Congressional Medal of Honor 

Corporal THOMAS E. O'SHEA, Machine Gun Co., 107th Infantry (deceased) 
(Citation same as that of Sergeants Eggers and Latham, preceding) 

British Distinguished Service Order 

Major EMANUEL GOLDSTEIN, Med. Corps, 102nd Engineers 

On September 29th, in the vicinity of Bempure and Guillemont Farm, near Ronssoy, France, Major Goldstein remained 
in the most exposed positions under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, to render first aid to several wounded men, display- 
ing exceptional bravery and courage and setting a fine example of devotion to duty to all ranks. 

Lieut.-Col. WILLIAM L. HALLAHAN, Division Signal Officer 

During the forcing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond, east of St.-Souplet, France, Lieut.- 
Col. Hallahan displayed great gallantry, initiative, and determination when there was difficulty in establishing wire com- 
munication between the river and the forward elements of the division at Arbre Guernon, by personally going forward 
and organizing a detachment of signalmen and infantrymen, with which he laid a line along the St.-Souplet-Arbre Guernon 
road all the way to the latter place; all of which was done under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and which resulted in 
direct wire communication between the Brigade Headquarters and the extreme front at Arbre Guernon. 

Lieut.-Col. J. LESLIE KINCAID, Judge Advocate 

For conspicuous gallantry and leadership. During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, 
France, on September 25-28, 1918, Colonel Kincaid, Judge Advocate of the Division Staff, volunteered to take command 



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of a battalion of the 106th Infantry because of the shortage of officers on duty with the regiment. He commanded the 
battalion through the engagement of September 27th with courage and forcefulness and without regard to his personal 
safety, thereby setting a splendid example to all ranks. While at Duncan Post, on September 27th, Colonel Kincaid, see- 
ing a force of sixty to eighty of the enemy counterattacking on his left, and having no reserve available at that time, promptly 
organized his battalion headquarters runners, signalmen, and some stragglers, and attacked them and drove them back, 
Colonel Kincaid himself effectively firing a Lewis gun. 

Distinguished Service Cross and British Distinguished Conduct Medal 

Second -Lieutenant FRANK J. VIDA, 108th Infantry 

After all his company officers had been killed or wounded, Sergeant Vida (since promoted) took command, despite the 
fact that he, too, had been wounded. He succeeded in capturing part of the Hindenburg line and holding it against 
several counterattacks, remaining with his company and refusing to go to the rear for medical treatment until it was 
relieved. 

French Croix de Guerre 

Master-Pointer JAMES GALLAGHER, Battery F, 105th Field Artillery 

Seriously wounded in the face during the execution of a counter barrage in the afternoon of September 14, 1918, he 
continued to set the fire of his gun and refused to leave his position on the order of his battery commander, setting a 
fine example of self-abnegation. 

Second-Lieutenant J. GILMORE, Infantry, U. S. R. 

Attached to a company of marines, he has shown an extraordinary bravery in continuing in command of his section, 
although seriously wounded, and in continuing to direct the action until the moment when he was evacuated. 

Wagoner MICHAEL J. RESSNER, Battery F, 105th Field Artillery 

Newly arrived on the French front, he gave his commander a fine example of running through a violent enemy bar- 
rage during the night of September 13, 1918, and with utter disregard of his own personal safety, over the road between 
the post of command of his battery and the observatio post. Although wounded, he successfully accomplished his mission. 

American Distinguished Service Cross and British Military Cross 

Lieutenant ROBERT A. BYRNES, 107th Infantry 

On September 29th, in the operations against the Hindenburg line near Vendhuile, France, Lieutenant Byrnes, although 
wounded himself, reorganized his company after the captain was killed and led it forward in the face of intense machine - 

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gun fire until overcome from the loss of blood from his own injuries and until he was wounded a second time. His splen- 
did courage and gallant conduct set a fine example to all ranks. 

Lieutenant FRED C. DAVIS, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, France, September 29th and 30th, Lieutenant 
Davis, Battalion Gas Officer, displayed great courage and bravery in organizing a detachment from men of various 
organizations and succeeded in holding a section of trench several hundred yards in advance of the Hindenburg line under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire. After holding this position overnight he led his detachment still farther, mopping up 
about five hundred yards of trench under the most trying conditions. Later he was placed in command of a company 
after the officers were all killed, and he led it into effective combat, displaying a dash and determination that were the 
subject of comment by all who witnessed his actions. 

Chaplain FRANCIS A. KELLY, 104th Machine Gun Battalion 

For repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 26th and 30th, and east of the 
La Selle River, October 13th and 20th. During these periods Chaplain Kelly was constantly at the front with fearlessness 
and inspiring example, looking after the wounded and supervising the burial of the dead. Much of his work was rendered 
under continuous heavy shell and machine-gun fire. His gallantry and example have been the subject of comment by hun- 
dreds of officers and enlisted men. 

Lieutenant DELANCY KING, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Lieutenant King was wounded 
early in the engagement, but continued to direct his men until wounded a second time. His exhibition of gallantry, as evi- 
denced by his disregard for his own pain and suffering, and the heroic manner in which he exposed himself to shell and 
machine-gun fire, were a splendid example to all ranks. 

Chaplain JOHN C. WARD, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, France, on September 29th, Chaplain Ward 

voluntarily, and at great risk to himself, went forward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire to care for the wounded 

and to search for the dead. Twice he was ordered off the field of battle by officers, being told each time that it was sure 

death to remain. During the entire time his regiment was engaged he remained on the field under fire, displaying a fine 

example of bravery and courage, which was the inspiration of all. 

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American Distinguished Service Cross and British Military Medal 

Sergeant JOHN F. BILITZKI, Co. A, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Bilitzki, although twice wounded, refused to leave the 
field, but remained with his platoon, exhibiting magnificent courage and bravery until he was wounded a third time. His 
devotion to duty set a splendid example to the men of his company. 

Private ARCHIBALD B. CASE, Sanitary Detachment, 108th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, September 29th. During the operations against the Hindenburg 
line, Private Case repeatedly left shelter and went forward into the open under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines many wounded soldiers. 

Sergeant CHESTER CELLAR, Co. A, 108th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, September 29th. After the other members of his automatic-rifle 
squad had been killed or wounded in an assault against an enemy machine-gun nest, Corporal Cellar operated his gun 
alone, holding the fire of the machine-gun until reinforcements arrived and put it out of action. His great courage and 
gallantry set an inspiring example to all his comrades. 

Private DE WITT W. CRANDALL, Sanitary Detachment, 108th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
denburg line Private Crandall, although he had been twice wounded, courageously treated the wounded, inspiring the 
combat troops by his example, until wounded a third time. 

Private HAROLD H. FORSTER, Co. C, 108th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, September 29th. During the operations against the Hindenburg 
line, when the advance of his company was held up by an enemy machine-gun nest, Private Forster crawled forward to 
a small shell-ho e, killed one of the German machine-gunners with a Lewis gun and put their gun out of action, thereby 
permitting the advance to continue. In accomplishing this heroic act he was seriously wounded. 

Corporal CHARLES R. HENDERSON, Co. L, 107th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action near Dickebush, Belgium, August 22d. When his post was attacked by a greatly 

superior number of the enemy he heroically defended it in spite of the loss of six of his squad, and succeeded in driving 

off the enemy. 

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Private LESTER HERRICK, Co. C, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Private Herrick exhibited great courage and bravery by advanc- 
ing alone against two enemy machine-gun positions, putting both of them out of action. In accomplishing this he was seri- 
ously wounded. 

Private (First Class) WILBERT HYATT, Co. I, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line, east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Private Hyatt exhibited splen- 
did courage and gallantry in mopping up machine-gun nests and trenches. With two comrades he charged about thirty of 
the enemy, killing several and capturing five. While accomplishing this gallant act he was wounded in the face by a 
hand-grenade, but succeeded in bringing the prisoners back to his company. His courage and bravery were a splendid 
example to the men of his company. 

Sergeant WILLIAM H. KRAUSE, Co. C, 108th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, September 29th. Sergeant Krause displayed great gallantry during 
the operations against the Hindenburg line. A smoke barrage was put down by the enemy between his company and the 
company on the left. The company commander having been wounded, Sergeant Krause sent a soldier to establish liaison 
with the company on the left. When this soldier was severely wounded and unable to accomplish his mission, Sergeant 
Krause went himself and succeeded in reaching the company. While returning to his own company Sergeant Krause met a 
party of Germans attempting to break through the gap between the two companies. In a personal encounter he killed a 
German officer and forced the rest of the party to withdraw. 

Sergeant HARRY W. MILLER, Machine Gun Co., 108th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, September 29th. During the operations against the Hindenburg 
line Sergeant Miller concealed the fact that he was wounded from his officers and continued to advance with his com- 
pany during the entire day. He displayed exceptional bravery and gallantry, setting a fine example to ail. 

Sergeant JOHN J. NEALIS, Co. C, 102nd Field Signal Battalion 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Nealis, in charge of telephone communication between 
battalion headquarters and forward positions, accompanied the advancing infantry forward, established his advance post, 
where one of his assistants was killed by shell fire and he himself wounded, and under constant bombardment kept the 
telephone lines in operation, remaining at his post for nine hours until wounded a second time. When completely ex- 
hausted he turned over his apparatus to the men sent to relieve him. His extreme gallantry, courage, and bravery af- 
forded a magnificent example to the combat troops who witnessed it. 

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Private HAROLD L. SHIPMAN, Co. B, 108th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, September 29th. During the operations against the Hindenburg 
line Private Shipman, a Lewis-gunner, exhibited great courage and dash when a party of about forty German prisoners, 
seeing their guards killed by German snipers while going to the rear, seized rifles and opened fire on the Americans. 
Private Shipman rushed forward with his Lewis gun and put the entire group out of action. During the engagement he 
also silenced three enemy machine-gun positions. 

Sergeant MARTIN M. SMITH, Co. G, 108th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Smith exhibited exceptional gal- 
lantry and ability in leadership when, after being severely shell-shocked, he continued to direct the steady advance of his 
platoon under intense machine-gun and shell fire, with utter disregard for his personal safety. He continued with his platoon 
until the morning of September 30th, when he collapsed as the result of shell shock and was evacuated to the rear. 

British Distinguished Conduct Medal 

Sergeant FRANCIS J. FARRELLY, Co. B, 106th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, France, on September 27th, Sergeant Farrelly 
with a few men captured a trench from which the enemy was holding up our advance. He voluntarily left the shelter of 
a shell-hole, went out into the open under a heavy shell and machine-gun fire, rescued a Lewis gun from its wounded gun- 
ner, placed it in action, and cleared the trench of the enemy, thereby enabling our men to advance. .. 

■'. " •■ '-- *■'•: . 

Private (First Class) HARRY FISHER, Co. F, 105th Infantry ' >. :v > ' • 

During the forcing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond, east of St.-Souple^, October 17th, 
Private Fisher, single-handed, rushed and captured an enemy machine-gun post near the town of Arbre Guernon, which 
had been holding up the advance of his command. He later volunteered for several patrols and was instrumental in locat- 
ing machine-gun nests. 

Sergt.-Maj. THEODORE A. KUNST, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line, near Vendhuille, France, September 29th, Sergt.-Maj. Kunst, after 
his battalion commander and adjutant had been wounded, with courage and bravery, and without regard to his personal 
safety, voluntarily organized a detachment of men and led them into effective combat, capturing a machine-gun post. 

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Sergeant JAMES P. LAYDEN, Co. K, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Sergeant Layden exhibited cour- 
age and gallantry in mopping up machine-gun nests and trenches. With two comrades he charged thirty of the enemy, 
killing several and capturing five. His gallantry and courage were a splendid example to the men of his company. 

Corporal DONALD L. MESS, Co. L, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th-30th, Corporal Mess displayed great 
gallantry and bravery in organizing and assuming command of his company and leading it into effective combat after all 
the officers and most of the non-commissioned officers were either killed or wounded. On the same occasion he volun- 
tarily carried an important message to battalion headquarters under a heavy machine-gun and shell fire. 

Private (First Class) JACOB SEMBERG, Sanitary Detachment, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 27th and 29th, although wounded him- 
self, Private Semberg left shelter voluntarily and went out under heavy machine-gun fire and brought twenty wounded 
men to the aid station. In spite of his wound he continued to work at the aid station during the entire day. Again, 
during the crossing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond, east of St.-Souplet, on October 16th-21st, 
he exhibited extraordinary bravery and coolness in dressing the wounded under heavy shell fire. At Lonquiere Farm es- 
pecially his courage and devotion to duty were a most inspiring example to all. 

Sergeant WILLIAM FRANKLIN SMITH, Co. F, 108th Infantry 

..'During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 28, 1918, Sergeant Smith displayed 
wonderful courage and gallantry, and set a splendid example to others by going forward to search for wounded of another 
regiment. On September 29th Sergeant Smith was wounded five times, but refused to go to the rear for medical attention, 
but remained with his platoon until utterly exhausted. By his heroic actions he not only displayed the finest courage and 
bravery, but gave a splendid example of leadership which was an inspiration to all. 

British Military Cross 

Captain STANLEY BULKLEY, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Captain Bulkley exhibited great 
gallantry and bravery by continuing to advance with his troops after being painfully wounded; he declined to return to 
the rear for medical attention, but continued to direct his battalion until completely exhausted. 

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Lieutenant HAROLD G. DE LOISELLE, 106th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Lieutenant de Loiselle, Intelli- 
gence Officer, on two occasions volunteered to make a personal reconnaissance under heavy shell fire and machine-gun fire. 
Despite the fact that Lieutenant Jackson, who accompanied him, was killed during the first reconnaissance, he again vol- 
unteered to go forward with another patrol. He exhibited great bravery and gallantry, setting a fine example to all ranks. 

Captain GEORGE S. GALLAWAY, 102nd Field Signal Battalion 

During the forcing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond, east of St.-Souplet, October 17th, 
Captain Gallaway had charge of the telephone exchange at Escaufort, which was subject to intense shell fire and almost 
totally destroyed. A number of his men were wounded and some of them gassed. In spite of this fact, and having been 
gassed himself to an extent that required his evacuation to a hospital, where he was under treatment for thirty days, 
Captain Gallaway worked continuously under fire and completed telephone and buzzer line forward to St.-Souplet. He 
refused to leave his post and remained on duty until he was removed to a hospital. In other engagements this officer's 
gallantry and bravery have been the subject of much comment by all who witnessed them. 

Captain A. V. McDERMOTT, 106th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Captain McDermott, a regi- 
mental staff officer, volunteered to take command of a provisional company, and during the engagement he displayed great 
courage and gallantry until severely wounded. 

Captain JAMES G. MOTLEY, 102nd Field Signal Battalion 

During the forcing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond, east of St.-Souplet, October 17th, 
Captain Motley called for volunteers, and at midnight, under a heavy shell and machine-gun fire, succeeded in laying a 
wire from St.-Souplet forward to the line occupied by the 108th Infantry. During his entire service this officer has ex- 
hibited great courage and bravery, which have been the subject of comment by all who witnessed his acts. 

Lieutenant WALTER W. SLAYTON, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Lieutenant Slayton exhibited 
great dash and gallantry in personally conducting patrols against several machine-gun nests of the enemy and succeeded 
in putting them out of action with bombs. During the entire engagement this officer's courage and bravery set a fine 
example to his comrades. 

Lieutenant HARRISON J. UHL, 108th Infantry 

For conspicuous gallantry and leadership during the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. Lieutenant Uhl was one of the officers who reached the main Hindenburg line in the first advance. 

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He displayed great gallantry and bravery in assisting with the consolidation of the position and in repulsing a heavy 
counterattack. His disregard for personal danger and his fearlessness set a magnificent example to all ranks. 

British Military Medal 

Private W. A. ADAMS, Jr., Headquarters Troop 

During the operations east of Ronssoy, September 29th-30th and October 1st, while serving as a mounted messenger, 
Private Adams carried messages between divisional and brigade headquarters under a heavy shell fire and through a valley 
which had been heavily gassed. After having been slightly wounded and gassed he continued courageously to carry mes- 
sages both mounted and on foot. He also assisted in rounding up stragglers and took them to their proper commands 
under shell and machine-gun fire. 

Sergeant CHARLES A. AMIES, Co. H, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Sergeant Amies advanced 
at the head of a few men against an enemy machine-gun post which was holding up the advance of his command. He 
successfully bombed the post and captured four prisoners, thereby exhibiting great gallantry and bravery. 

Private ROY T. BASTIAN, Co. A, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Private Bastian was wounded 
early in the action, but continued to advance with his company and declined to go to the rear for medical treatment, 
thereby exhibiting great bravery and gallantry and setting a splendid example to all ranks. 

Private WALTER J. BOALS, Co. B, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Private Boals advanced 
at the head of a few men against a strongly held machine-gun post. He crawled forward and by attacking it on the 
flank succeeded in putting it out of action, thereby exhibiting great bravery and courage. 

Private GUY D. BROWN, Co. D, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Private Brown, though 
wounded in the forearm, refused to stop and have his wound dressed or go to the rear for that purpose, but remained 
with his mopping-up squad and continued to assist in mopping up the enemy's trenches. While so engaged, at the risk 
of his own life, he killed an enemy who was in the act of bombing a hospital-corps man. Thereafter Private Brown in- 
sisted on remaining with his squad until ordered to the rear for medical attention. 

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Private WILLIAM P. BUCHANAN, Co. A, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Private Buchanan was 
wounded in the shoulder early in the engagement and was unable to use his rifle. He gave proof of great devotion and 
bravery by remaining on the field of battle and acting as a stretcher-bearer until ordered to a dressing station by an 
officer. 

Private GEORGE CLARKE, Sanitary Detachment, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Private Clarke, a mem- 
ber of the Medical Department, who had already displayed great bravery and gallantry in the treatment of and evacuation 
of the wounded, advanced with the forward unit of his command to a most exposed position. While here he saw a British 
tank emerge from the smoke screen, heading straight for a small hole in which a group of fourteen wounded men were 
seeking shelter. Under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, Private Clarke endeavored to attract the attention of the crew 
of the tank, but was unable to do so, and, exhibiting an absolute disregard for his own personal safety, he gave timely warn- 
ing to the group of wounded men and assisted the walking wounded in dragging the more seriously wounded men to a 
place of safety. His gallantry and fearlessness on this occasion undoubtedly saved the lives of many of these men. 

Sergeant RUSSELL J. CONN, Co. A, 107th Infantry 

On September 29, 1918, during the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, Sergeant Conn displayed 
great gallantry and bravery under heavy machine-gun and shell fire. He advanced at the head of a few men against a 
group of enemy machine-guns which were inflicting severe enfilading fire on his command. After bombing the post and 
putting it out of action, although all of his comrades were either killed or wounded, he advanced alone and reached the 
machine-gun post. 

Private PETER A. FERINGA, Sanitary Detachment, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 28th, Private Feringa was wounded 
by a high-explosive shell which burst in the midst of the platoon to which he was assigned. Six of his comrades were 
killed and sixteen others wounded. Upon regaining consciousness he disregarded personal danger, and in spite of the fact 
that he was painfully wounded and suffering severely, he remained and dressed the wounds of his injured comrades and 
assisted in their evacuation, after which he reported for treatment himself and was evacuated to a hospital in the rear. 

Sergeant MARTIN C. FRANK, Co. E, 102nd Engineers 

During the forcing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond, east of St.-Souplet, October 17th, 

Sergeant Frank exhibited great bravery and courage in making a personal reconnaissance of the road from St.-Souplet to 

Arbre Guernon, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and secured information of great value to the engineers in open- 

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ing a road between these two points, which was later used in the advance of the field artillery and the evacuation of the 
wounded. 

Private JAMES G. FRENCH, Co. K, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line near Vendhuille, Private. French, after having been twice wounded, 
refused to leave his command and continued to advance with his company against the enemy, saying, "I haven't got a 
shot at 'em yet," thereby exhibiting great courage and bravery. 

Private (First Class) HENRY M. HARVEY, Co. E, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Private Harvey exhibited 
great dash and gallantry by advancing alone with a salvaged machine-gun against a German machine-gun post, which he 
skilfully put out of action, thereby setting a fine example to all his comrades. 

Sergeant ELLSWORTH HUGHES, Co. D, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Sergeant Hughes, who was 
seriously wounded, continued to direct his men until overcome from loss of blood as a result of his wounds, thereby dis- 
playing a great devotion to duty and setting a splendid example to his comrades. 

Sergeant J. T. JONES, Co. G, 106th Infantry, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

During the crossing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond, east of St.-Souplet, October 17th, 
Sergeant Jones, although wounded himself, immediately took command of the platoon after the officer commanding it had 
been wounded, and gallantly and courageously continued to lead it into action. He also effectively ordered an adjoining 
platoon in the action until compelled to fall out because of his wound. While making his way back, wounded, Sergeant 
Jones organized several men who had lost their way and led them to a place where a line of defense was formed. His 
bravery and devotion to duty set a splendid example to all of his comrades. 

Private DONALD MacKAY, 102nd Sanitary Train 

During the forcing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond, October 17th, Private MacKay ex- 
hibited great gallantry and courage in voluntarily going forward through a heavy shell fire to bring back a wounded com- 
rade who was lying about two hundred yards in front of our line. His heroic act was a splendid example to all the men 
of his command. 

Corporal ROBERT McCAY, Jr., Headquarters Troop 

During the operations east of Ronssoy, September 29th-30th and October 1st, while serving as a mounted messenger, 
Corporal McCay carried messages between divisional and brigade headquarters under a heavy shell fire and through a 

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valley which had been heavily gassed. After having been slightly gassed he continued courageously to carry messages, 
both mounted and on foot. He also assisted in rounding up stragglers and took them to their proper commands under 
shell and machine-gun fire. 

Private JAMES S. MAHER, Headquarters Troop 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line in and about Ronssoy, from September 29th to October 1st, 
Private Maher was continuously on duty as a motor-cycle despatch-rider, carrying messages through heavy artillery fire 
with absolute fearlessness. Wounded on a previous occasion, his devotion to duty and willingness to serve cheerfully 
under any conditions have been commented upon. Later, during the operations in the vicinity of St.-Souplet, he was severely 
wounded. 

Private (First Class) HAROLD PATRICK MALLEY, Sanitary Department, 107th Infantry 

During the forcing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond, east of St.-Souplet, October 17th, 
Private Malley, a stretcher-bearer, after having been wounded, continued his work by assisting the wounded and super- 
vising their evacuation, refusing to leave the field of battle. His devotion to duty and courage were splendid examples 
to the combatant troops. 

Private ASHER MANHEIM, 102nd Sanitary Train 

During the forcing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond on October 17th, Private Manheim 
exhibited great courage and gallantry in voluntarily going forward through a heavy shell fire to bring in a wounded com- 
rade who was lying about two hundred yards in front of our line. His heroic act was a splendid example to all the men 
of his command. 

Corporal JACK MARQUSEE, Headquarters Troop 

During the operations east of Ronssoy, September 29th-30th and October 1st, while serving as a mounted messenger, 
Corporal Marqusee carried messages between divisional and brigade headquarters under a heavy shell and machine-gun 
fire and through a valley which had been heavily gassed. He also assisted in rounding up stragglers and returning them 
to their proper commands under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. 

Corporal MICHAEL MORRIS, Co. A, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, when their company 
was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, Corporal Morris, with two comrades, attacked an enemy machine-gun position, 
and after being reinforced, with fearlessness and disregard for personal safety and under intense machine-gun fire, they 
advanced and rushed the post, bayoneted some of the crew, and captured the remainder. 

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Private ED. A. OLSEN, Co. I, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Private Olsen was wounded 
early in the action, but continued to advance with his company and declined to go to the rear for medical treatment, 
thereby exhibiting great bravery and gallantry and setting a splendid example to all ranks. 

Sergeant MELVIN J. PEEL, Co. M, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29, 1918, Sergeant Peel exhibited 
conspicuous bravery and splendid qualities of leadership in organizing his men and leading them to effective combat against 
the enemy, advancing with the attack of the Australians and remaining in the fight with them until ordered back by his 
commanding officer. 

Private LAWRENCE J. PREMO, Co. K, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line near Vendhuille, on September 29, 1918, Private Premo, after 
he had been painfully wounded in the right arm by a machine-gun bullet, gave proof of great devotion and bravery by 
insisting upon remaining with the officer whose orderly he was for several hours, in a shell-swept area during the assault 
of the line. 

Private SMITH D. SANDERS, Co. F, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Private Sanders exhibited 
great gallantry and bravery in continuing to advance with his company after he had been twice wounded. He only left 
off fighting when completely exhausted. His unusual pluck and bravery were a fine example to his comrades. 

Sergeant J. BARTLETT SANFORD, Jr., Co. K, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line near Vendhuille, on September 29, 1918, First-Sergeant Sanford 
gave proof of great devotion and bravery when he gallantly insisted upon remaining with his command despite the fact 
that he had been seriously wounded in the leg. During the advance he later received another wound from shell fire, there- 
by demonstrating his courage and devotion to duty and setting a splendid example to his comrades. 

Corporal HERBERT F. SCHMIT, Machine Gun Co., 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Corporal Schmit showed 
exceptional bravery and courage after having been rendered unconscious by a bursting shell. When he regained conscious- 
ness he assumed command of his platoon and led it into effective combat after the officer commanding it had been killed. 

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Private ARTHUR SCHNEIDER, Co. G, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29 and 30, 1918, Private Schneider 
exhibited exceptional bravery and performed meritorious service in the capture of two German prisoners. His knowledge 
of the German language enabled him to ascertain from these prisoners the exact location of three German machine-gun 
positions which were holding up our advance. His examination of the prisoners under fire resulted in our immediately 
securing this valuable information, which enabled his command to flank the machine-gun nests and continue the advance. 

Corporal GEORGE P. SCHNELL, Co. K, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Corporal Schnell, although 
he had been slightly gassed the previous night, attempted to locate his company, and in working his way forward over a 
shell-swept area received two shell wounds. After these wounds had been dressed he again insisted upon returning to 
his company, and he remained there until his company was relieved, thereby exhibiting great courage and devotion to duty 
and setting a splendid example to all his comrades. 

Private (First Class) ELLIS S. SMITH, Co. A, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, September 29th, Private Smith was wounded 
early in the action, but continued to advance with his company and declined to go to the rear for medical treatment, 
thereby exhibiting great bravery and gallantry and setting a splendid example to all ranks. 

Private WILLIAM M. THOMAS, Co. D, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Private Thomas advanced 
alone with a Lewis gun to silence an enemy sniper who was causing many casualties in his company. He also displayed 
great courage and bravery in bombing the crew of an enemy machine-gun and turning the same on the retreating Germans. 

Private (First Class) JOSEPH TITONE, Co. F, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 28, 1918, Private Titone was 
wounded by a bursting shell. After having his wound bandaged he insisted on rejoining his company. Next day, in the 
same engagement, he repeatedly displayed magnificent courage and gallantry. On several occasions, with a sergeant of his 
company, he attacked large parties of the enemy. Despite the fact that he was suffering severe pain from his wound, he 
refused to leave his command, and even after his regiment was relieved he attached himself to an organization of our 
allies and fought until he was absolutely exhausted. 

Private MICHAEL VALENTE, Co. D, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Private Valente displayed 
great courage and gallantry in single-handedly advancing on a nest of enemy machine-guns and capturing eight of the enemy. 

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Private SAMUEL WEISSMAN, Sanitary Detachment, 106th Infantry 

During the crossing of the La Selle River and the capture of the heights beyond, east of St.-Souplet, October 17th, 
Private Weissman in the orchard northeast of Arbre Guernon de Guise road, where the shell fire was extremely heavy, 
showed great courage and gallantry in the work of dressing and evacuating the wounded. His constant medical assist- 
ance and his bravery and devotion to duty were a splendid example to the men of his company. 

Private (First Class) RALPH E. WETMORE, Co. D, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 29, 1918, Private Wetmore, though 
badly wounded in the arm and suffering great pain, continued to advance, using his Lewis gun to good advantage. Later, 
at a time when the company was under a murderous machine-gun fire which made it almost impossible to move, Private 
Wetmore volunteered to carry messages from his commanding officer to the battalion headquarters. His disregard of his 
own sufferings and the splendid courage and bravery displayed were an inspiring example to all his comrades. 

Private ISIDORE WOLFE, Co. F, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, on September 28, 1918, Private Wolfe was injured 
early in the engagement by a bursting shell, but refused medical attendance and fought on with his organization until 
caused to stop through exhaustion. 

American Distinguished Service Cross 

Captain HENRY ADSIT, Machine Gun Co., 107th Infantry 

While leading a platoon of heavy machine-guns through a smoke screen and under terrific fire, Captain Adsit suddenly 
became pocketed in the midst of enemy machine-gun strongholds. He personally went forward and with the aid of bombs 
and the effective use of his pistol made possible the holding of the position until a defense was organized. 

Sergeant CHARLES H. ANDREAN (deceased), Co. A, 107th Infantry 

Sergeant Andrean, while commanding part of his company, was wounded in the head, but continued to direct his men, 

reorganizing a detachment of soldiers and establishing a line of defense in a trench. Later, while going to the assistance 

of some members of his command, who had pushed far to the front, he was again hit in the shoulder and severely wounded. 

His heroic and voluntary disregard of self in order to save his comrades set a splendid example to all ranks. He has since 

died of the wounds received in this action. 

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Sergeant THOMAS ARMSTRONG, Co. H, 106th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Armstrong alone attacked and drove back an enemy 
patrol. Later, when his captain was wounded, Sergeant Armstrong remained with him and killed two Germans who at- 
tacked them. 

First Lieutenant MARVIN L. ATKINS, 105th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action near St.-Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. 

Corporal HARRY F. BEINLICH, Co. L, 108th Infantry 

Accompanied by an officer and three other soldiers, Corporal Beinlich made a reconnaissance of the River La Selle, 
the journey being under constant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the desired information, it was necessary to 
wade the stream for the entire distance. 

Corporal RICHARD E. BENTLEY, Co. L, 108th Infantry 

Accompanied by an officer and three other soldiers, Corporal Bentley made a reconnaissance of the River La Selle, the 
journey being under constant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the desired information it was necessary to wade 
the stream for the entire distance. 

Corporal JOHN E. BINGHAM, Co. D, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Corporal Bingham left shelter and went forward, crawling on his 
hands and knees, under a heavy machine-gun fire, to the aid of a wounded officer and a wounded soldier. With the as- 
sistance of another soldier he succeeded in dragging and carrying them back to the shelter of a trench. 

Private JAMES BOUGIE, Sanitary Detachment, 106th Infantry 

During operations against the Hindenburg line Private Bougie went forward under heavy shell fire and machine-gun 
fire and brought in wounded comrades, continuing his work even after he himself had been wounded. 

Sergeant SAMUEL V. BOYKINS, Co. B, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Boykins, with an officer and two other sergeants, occu- 
pied an outpost in advance of the line which was attacked by a superior force of the enemy. Sergeant Boykins assisted 
in repulsing this attack and in killing ten Germans, capturing five, and driving off the others. The bravery and determina- 
tion displayed by this group were an inspiration to all who witnessed them. 

Mechanic HERBERT M. BRINK, Battery B, 104th Field Artillery 

When a continuous bombardment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a large ammunition dump of 7 5 -millimeter 
shells and exploded nine of the shells, Corporal Brink, utterly disregarding his personal safety, left a sheltered position and 

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ran to the dump, and, with the aid of three other men, extinguished the fire, not only saving the ammunition, but also 
preventing the exact location of the dump by the enemy. 

Sergeant FREDERICK H. BROWN, Jr. (deceased), Co. I, 107th Infantry 

On two occasions Sergeant Brown averted heavy casualties in his platoon by going forward and, single-handed, destroy- 
ing machine-gun nests with hand-grenades. At the time of his death Sergeant Brown had brought his platoon to the 
farthest point of the advance. 

Lieutenant SAMUEL A. BROWN, Jr., 108th Infantry 

Advancing with his platoon through heavy fog and dense smoke, and in the face of terrific fire, which inflicted heavy 
casualties on his forces, Lieutenant Brown reached the wire in front of the main Hindenburg line and, after reconnoitering 
for gaps, assaulted the position and effected a foothold. Having been reinforced by another platoon, he organized a small 
force and by bombing and trench fighting captured over a hundred prisoners. Repeated attacks throughout the day were 
repulsed by his small force. He also succeeded in taking four field-pieces, a large number of machine-guns, anti-tank 
rifles, and other military property, at the same time keeping in subjection the prisoners he had taken. 

Chaplain DAVID T. BURGH, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Chaplain Burgh displayed remarkable devotion to duty and cour- 
age in caring for the wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The splendid example set by this officer was an 
inspiration to the combat troops. 

Private (First Class) RUSSEL P. BYINGTON (deceased), 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Private Byington was wounded early in the action, but continued 
to advance with his company and declined to go to the rear for medical treatment. Later in the engagement he was killed 
by a machine-gun bullet. His gallantry and bravery and absolute disregard for his personal safety were a splendid example 
to all ranks. 

Private GEORGE I. CARGIN, Co. D, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Private Cargin, with four other soldiers, left shelter and went for- 
ward into an open field, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines 
two wounded comrades. 

Corporal GEORGE D. CASWELL, Co. M, 105th Infantry 

Corporal Caswell braved the perils of exacting machine-gun fire when he ventured out to rescue a wounded comrade. 
He completed his mission and returned for another comrade who was lying wounded still farther forward. He also success- 

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fully brought this man to safety. That evening he led a detail through the murderous fire to replenish the supply of hand- 
grenades. While returning to the lines he was seriously wounded when the box which he was carrying exploded. 

Corporal JAMES A. CAVANAUGH, Co. D, 102nd Engineers 

After several runners, sent back through a heavy barrage for reinforcements and ammunition, had failed to return, 
Corporal Cavanaugh, who was on duty with the infantry, volunteered for this mission and successfully accomplished it. 

Corporal JAMES PAUL CLARK (deceased), Co. F, 108th Infantry 

Corporal Clark displayed unusual courage and leadership in taking command of his company after all the officers had 
been killed, and leading it into effective combat. 

Corporal HARRY L. CLOSE, Co. D, 106th Infantry 

During operations against the Hindenburg line Corporal Close, single-handed, attacked a group of thirteen of the 
enemy. By hard fighting he succeeded in killing three and taking the remainder as prisoners, marching them to the rear 
under heavy fire of machine-guns and shells. When returning to his command he was wounded. 

Lieutenant JAMES CROSS, 108th Infantry 

Accompanied by four soldiers, Lieutenant Cross made a reconnaissance of the River La Selle, the journey being under 
constant heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the desired information it was necessary to wade the stream for the entire 
distance. On the following evening Lieutenant Cross tapped the line from which his regiment would launch their attack, 
and in the battle that followed he was severely wounded. 

Corporal MERRITT D. CUTLER, Co. I, 107th Infantry 

Although suffering from wounds, Corporal Cutler went forth under treacherous enemy fire and dragged two wounded 
comrades to safety. Later the same day he organized a stretcher party and brought in three wounded comrades, under 
machine-gun fire which was so severe that it had stopped the advance of neighboring troops. 

Major PAUL DALY, Infantry, U. S. A. 

For extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19-22, 1918. 

Sergeant WILLIAM DAUSCH (deceased), Co. I, 107th Infantry 

During operations against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Dausch rendered valuable assistance and demonstrated rare 
courage in attacking and destroying two enemy machine-gun nests by the accurate fire of his rifle. Even after being mor- 
tally wounded in the head, he continued in the combat until he collapsed. 

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Corporal THOMAS G. DEAN, Jr., Co. D, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Corporal Dean, with four other soldiers, left shelter and went 
forward into an open field, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our 
lines two wounded men. 

Sergeant FRANK E. DEE, Co. I, 107th Infantry 

When the advance of his platoon had been held up by direct machine-gun fire Sergeant Dee, severely wounded dur- 
ing the advance, went out in plain view of the enemy, pulled the pin of a grenade with his teeth, and, throwing the bomb 
with his left arm, put the gun and its crew out of action. 

Lieutenant ERWIN A. DENNIS, 108th Infantry 

Lieutenant Dennis led a small patrol against an enemy machine-gun nest, which he successfully captured. He dis- 
covered a large enemy nest, and for three hours held a position against it until reinforced by a Vickers machine-gun. This 
aid forced the enemy to surrender, the capture consisting of 8 officers, 145 men, 3 large Maxim guns, 7 light machine-guns, 
and 3 anti-tank guns. 

Corporal HOWARD D. DE RUM (deceased), Co. C, 102nd Field Signal Battalion 

Corporal De Rum accompanied the first attacking wave, stringing telephone lines under terrific enemy fire, even after 
being advised by the signal officer to seek shelter, courageously maintaining communication until he was killed. 

Corporal JOSEPH U. DOUGLAS, Co. K, 107th Infantry 

Corporal Douglas, with three other soldiers, went out into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
succeeded in carrying back to our lines four seriously wounded men. 

Sergeant EDWARD A. DUNCAN, Co. A, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line, Sergeant Duncan displayed great gallantry and courage by going 
forward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and bandaging the wounded and bringing them back to our lines. 
Throughout the engagement he exhibited a fearless disregard of the enemy's fire, and performed valuable service by or- 
ganizing new squads when his company was suffering heavy casualties as a result of shell and machine-gun fire. 

Corporal GEORGE A. DUPREE, Battery B, 104th Field Artillery 

When a continuous bombardment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a large ammunition dump of 75-milli- 
meter shells and exploded nine of the shells, Corporal Dupree, utterly disregarding his personal safety, left a sheltered 
position and ran to the dump, and, with the aid of three other men, extinguished the fire, not only saving the ammunition, 

but also preventing the exact location of the dump by the enemy. 

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Lieutenant STEPHEN B. ELKINS, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Lieutenant Elkins, with three sergeants, occupied an outpost posi- 
tion in advance of the line which was attacked by a superior force of the enemy. Lieutenant Elkins so directed his 
small detachment that he succeeded in repulsing the attack, killing ten Germans, capturing five, and putting the rest to 
flight. The bravery and determination displayed by this group were an inspiration to all who witnessed them. 

Mechanic JOHN J. FINN, Co. G, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line, Mechanic Finn left shelter and went forward under heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire and rescued five wounded soldiers. While in the performance of this gallant act Mechanic Finn and 
another soldier attacked an enemy dugout, killing two of the enemy and taking one prisoner. This courageous act set a 
splendid example to all. 

Lieutenant PAUL A. FLORIAN, Jr., 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line, Lieutenant Florian exhibited splendid courage and gallantry. After 
having been twice wounded he continued under heavy shell and machine-gun fire to install telephone wires to an advance 
headquarters. 

Private LUKE GAFFEY, Co. F, 108th Infantry 

Private Gaffey displayed rare courage in leaving shelter and going into an open field under heavy shell and machine- 
gun fire and rescuing wounded soldiers of another regiment. The Bronze Oak Leaf is awarded Private Gaffey for the fol- 
lowing act of extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918: When all the other members of 
his squad had been killed or wounded, this soldier picked up an automatic rifle and advanced alone against an enemy 
position. 

Private CHARLES GAGNIER, Co. C, 105th Infantry 

Private Gagnier exhibited exceptional bravery in voluntarily leaving shelter, going forward under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire, and bringing back to our lines several wounded comrades. 

Sergeant PHILIP GAREY, Co. I, 107th Infantry 

Organizing a platoon of survivors of a battalion, Sergeant Garey led them in attack against the enemy. Under ter- 
rific shell and machine-gun fire he advanced against an enemy machine-gun nest, and by the effective use of hand-grenades 

killed or wounded the crew and destroyed the gun. 

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Sergeant HUGH L. GLENDENNING, Co. D, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line, Sergeant Glendenning, with four other soldiers, left shelter and 
went forward into an open field, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back 
to our lines two wounded men. 

Sergeant JAMES W. GOUBERT, Co. K, 105th Infantry 

Sergeant James W. Goubert exhibited great daring in advancing single-handed against two enemy machine-guns, which 
he put out of action. 

Mechanic WILLIAM GOULD, Co. K, 105th Infantry 

Mechanic Gould, single-handed, attacked a heavy machine-gun which was covering the retreat of the Germans and 
drove off the crew. 

Lieutenant KENNETH GOW (deceased), Machine Gun Co., 107th Infantry 

While supply officer for his company Lieutenant Gow personally took rations forward with a pack-mule through con- 
tinuous shell and machine-gun fire. When all officers of his company were either killed or wounded he assumed command 
and led it forward, through heavy shell and machine-gun fire, until he was killed. 

Sergeant HAROLD GREENE, Co. H, 107th Infantry 

When his commanding officer was severely wounded and evacuated, First -Sergeant Greene took command of the com- 
pany and led it into effective combat. He continued to lead the company forward through a terrific fire of artillery and 
machine-guns for more than a mile after being severely wounded, and refused to be evacuated until he had received a sec- 
ond wound, which made it impossible for him to continue farther. 

Private GEORGE K. HAGEMEYER, Co. M., 107th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action near Bony, France, Septtember 29, 1918. 

Lieutenant PERCY M. HALL (deceased), 107th Infantry 

Disregarding his extremely weak condition, Lieutenant Hall insisted on going into attack with his company. Recent 
illness made it nearly impossible for him to stand, still he went to all parts of the line during an enemy counterbarrage and 
murderous machine-gun fire, maintaining his platoon formations. By giving his overcoat to a wounded man he so exposed 
himself that he died shortly afterward from the effects. 

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Lieutenant RAMON L. HALL, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Lieutenant Hall left shelter, went forward under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bringing back to our lines a wounded soldier. His splendid courage and gallant conduct 
furnished a fine example to his command. 

First Sergeant JAMES A. HAMILTON (deceased), Co. M, 105th Infantry 

Sergeant Hamilton rallied his company after it had become disorganized under a machine-gun barrage and all the 
officers were killed or wounded. He led his men forward in an effective attack and was shortly afterward killed while 
moving along his line. 

Private HENRY J. HARLIN, Machine Gun Co., 107th Infantry 

After an advance of more than two thousand yards with the infantry, Private Harlin crawled through a barbed-wire 
entanglement and remained the entire night under machine-gun fire within a few yards of enemy positions in order to pro- 
tect his comrades from a surprise attack. 

Sergeant CARL A. HELM, Co. L., 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Helm displayed great gallantry and leadership in reor- 
ganizing and assuming command of his company and leading it into effective combat, after all the officers had been killed 
or wounded. 

Lieutenant ALFRED J. HOOK (deceased), 106th Infantry 

Lieutenant Hook exhibited great courage and gallantry in taping off the line of departure for his company under a 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Later in the attack this daring officer was killed at the head of his company. 

Private SYLVESTER J. HOWLAND, Co. B, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Private Howland left shelter, went forward under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire, and succeeded in rescuing a wounded soldier, thereby displaying great bravery and gallantry. In per- 
forming this act he was wounded. 

Sergeant HENRY C. HULL, Co. H, 107th Infantry 

After being severely wounded in the head Sergeant Hull reorganized a badly scattered line in the midst of heavy shell 

and machine-gun fire, and led it into effective combat against the enemy. He continued to lead his men forward until 

loss of blood compelled him to place another in command. 

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Sergeant LEO H. INGRAM, Co. G, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Ingram left shelter and went forward under heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire and rescued five wounded soldiers. In performing this gallant act Sergeant Ingram and another sol- 
dier attacked an enemy dugout, killing two of the enemy and taking one prisoner. 

Captain RUTHERFORD IRELAND, 106th Infantry 

Captain Ireland continued to lead his battalion in attack, although suffering great pain from a wound caused by a shell 
fragment. After being ordered to the dressing-station, without waiting to have the shrapnel removed, he returned to his 
battalion and remained on duty for two days. 

Lieutenant FRANKLIN J. JACKSON (deceased), 106th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line, Lieutenant Jackson, trench-mortar officer of his regiment, twice 
volunteered to go forward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire on a personal reconnaissance. While gallantly and cour- 
ageously engaged in the second reconnaissance he was killed. 

Private (First Class) FRANK H. KENNY, Jr., Co. H, 107th Infantry 

When his commanding officer fell wounded Private Kenny made his way through intense machine-gun fire to his first 
sergeant and notified him that he should assume command of the company. He then continued with the company until 
the advance was checked and the first sergeant severely wounded, when he made his way in search of the next in com- 
mand. Failing to find him, he organized a squad of slightly wounded men and, with an automatic rifle and ammunition 
which he salvaged, mopped up a section of the enemy trench and then rejoined his company in its continued advance. 

Sergeant THOMAS KENNY, Co. H, 105th Infantry 

While patrolling alone in advance of the line Sergeant Kenny 'discovered a German officer directing a detachment in 
establishing machine-gun posts. He immediately opened fire, killing one and forcing the others to surrender. Later, rein- 
forced by the remainder of his squad, Sergeant Kenny captured thirty-four of the enemy, including seven officers. 

Sergeant HENRY S. KIRK, Co. B, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line, Sergeant Kirk with an officer and two other sergeants, occupied 
an outpost position in advance of the line which was attacked by a superior force of the enemy. Sergeant Kirk assisted 
in repulsing the attack and in killing ten Germans, capturing five, and driving off the others. The bravery and determi- 
nation displayed by this group were an inspiration to all who witnessed them. 

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Private (First Class) WALTER KLINGE, Co. A, 105th Infantry 

When sent out as a scout with a small patrol consisting of an officer and two men, Private Klinge courageously went 
ahead alone, killed two enemy scouts whom he encountered, and drove the gunners away from two machine-guns. When 
the patrol came up the capture of the guns was completed with their assistance. 

Private WASYL KOLONOCZYK, Co. G, 107th Infantry 

Private Kolonoczyk. under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, left the shelter of his trench and, going forward under a 
thick smoke screen, single-handed captured between thirty and forty German prisoners. His conspicuous gallantry and 
bravery upon this occasion showed a heroic disregard for his own safety, which was a splendid example for all. 

Corporal HENRY G. KRAMER, Co. D, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Corporal Kramer, with four other soldiers, left shelter and went 
forward into an open field, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our 
lines two wounded men. 

Private LAWRENCE J. LACOSSE, Co. K, 107th Infantry 

Private Lacosse, with three other soldiers, went out into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and suc- 
ceeded in carrying back to our lines four seriously wounded men. 

Private RUSSEL E. LA FORD, Co. K, 108th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Private La Ford left shelter and went out into the open under heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines a wounded officer. 

Private EARL W. LAUTENSLAGER (deceased), Co. G, 108th Infantry 

During the operations before the Hindenburg line, when his company was held up by an enemy machine-gun nest, 
Private Lautenslager volunteered to cross an open field in front of his company, in order to ascertain the exact location of 
the enemy's position. While engaged in this enterprise he was killed by a bursting shell. His heroic self-sacrifice was a 
splendid example to the men of his company. 

Corporal ABEL J. LEVINE, Co. H, 107th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action near Bony, France, September 29, 1918. 

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Lieutenant JAMES H. LISA, Medical Corps, 105th Infantry 

After his battalion had been compelled to withdraw because of enfilading fire, Lieutenant Lisa displayed marked 
bravery in going forward and attending wounded men, whose evacuation was impossible because of the intense fire. 

Corporal HENRY PETER LYNCH, Co. E, 105th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 

Sergeant HARRY E. LYNK, Co. G, 105th Infantry 

While suffering from severe wounds, Sergeant Lynk organized several small groups from other companies, consolidated 
them, and led them into effective combat, continuing with this splendid example of courage and fearlessness until wounded 
a second time. 

Corporal KENNETH M. McCANN, Co. C, 102nd Field Signal Battalion 

Corporal McCann, a signal-man, worked continuously for seventy-two hours without relief, through repeated gas bom- 
bardments. When the forward lines were cut by shell fire he personally directed the running of a new line under a heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire. 

Mechanic EDWIN W. McLAUGHLIN, Co. I, 107th Infantry 

While the rest of his company was being held up by intensive machine-gun fire of the enemy, Mechanic McLaughlin 
advanced alone and put the guns out of action. On several other occasions he volunteered and accompanied patrols in 
attack against enemy nests, each time proving himself of the greatest assistance, successfully accomplishing his mission, 
despite great hazards. 

Corporal DANIEL M. MAHER, Co. L, 105th Infantry 

Corporal Maher courageously led several attacks on enemy machine-gun nests. Later in the day he attacked, single- 
handed, two enemy snipers, killing one and driving off the other. 

Corporal ALEXANDER MANARD, Co. K, 107th Infantry 

Corporal Manard, with three other soldiers, went out into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and 
succeeded in carrying back to our lines four seriously wounded men. 

Sergeant LEON R. MATSON, Co. M, 105th Infantry 

On the morning of September 27th, after all the officers and most of the sergeants of his company had been killed, 
Sergeant Matson took command and led the company into effective combat, making repeated reconnaissances in front of 

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the line under severe machine-gun fire. On September 29th he led his men forward, capturing an important knoll, and held 
it with a small number of men. Finding ammunition and food depleted, he led a detail through the heavy machine-gun fire, 
bringing back both food and ammunition. 

Private HUGH J. MORRISON, Co. K, 107th Infantry 

Private Morrison, with three other soldiers, went out into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
succeeded in carrying back to our lines four seriously wounded men. 

Private DANIEL MOSKOWITZ, Co. F, 108th Infantry 

Private Moskowitz exhibited exceptional bravery by leaving shelter and going out into an open field under heavy ma- 
chine-gun and shell fire to rescue wounded soldiers. 

Private MICHAEL S. MURPHY, Co. B, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Private Murphy left shelter, went forward under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire, and succeeded in rescuing a wounded soldier, thereby exhibiting great bravery and gallantry. In perform- 
ing this act he was wounded. 

Corporal ALOIZY NAGOWSKI, Co. H, 108th Infantry 

Corporal Nagowski left shelter, went forward under intense machine-gun fire, and carried a wounded officer to a place 
of safety. In accomplishing this mission he was severely wounded. 

Private (First Class) WILLIAM B. NETTE, Battery B, 104th Field Artillery 

When a continuous bombardment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a large ammunition dump of 75-milli- 
meter shells and exploded nine of the shells, Private Notte, utterly disregarding his personal safety, left a sheltered posi- 
tion and ran to the dump, and, with the aid of three other men, extinguished the fire, not only saving the ammunition, but 
also preventing the exact locating of the dump by the enemy. 

Private MAX NORTON, Medical Department, 108th Infantry 

Private Norton, on his own initiative, went forward twice in advance of the front line, bringing in wounded under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire. 

Private IRA S. PARKE, Machine Gun Co., 107th Infantry 

Private Parke, a machine-gunner, although wounded three times during the crossing of the La Selle River and the cap- 
ture of the heights beyond, refused to leave the field, and set a splendid example to his comrades. 

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Sergeant WILLIAM J. PERCY, Co. E, 108th Infantry 

After having been wounded in the face and legs, Sergeant Percy led a patrol under heavy shell and machine-gun fire 
against an enemy machine-gun post and succeeded in capturing one gun and fifteen prisoners. 

Private (First Class) EDWARD P. PIERCE (deceased), Co. D, 108th Infantry 

Private Pierce left shelter, went into an open field under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and dragged a wounded 
soldier to safety. This courageous soldier was killed while advancing with his company later in the action. 

Corporal FREDERICK POSSER, Machine Gun Co., 107th Infantry 

During the thick of the fighting against the Hindenburg line, Corporal Posser voluntarily went forward to locate friend- 
ly troops, and in doing so he was obliged to pass between two strongly fortified enemy nests, from which a deadly fire was 
pouring. Despite this obstacle he communicated with the infantry and returned to his position. 

Corporal LLEWELLYN POWER, Co. D, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Corporal Power, with four other soldiers, left shelter and went 
forward into an open field, under shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bandaging and carrying to our lines two 
wounded men. 

Private HARRY PUTNAM, Co. H, 105th Infantry 

Private Putnam exhibited exceptional bravery in voluntarily leaving shelter, going forward under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire and bringing back to our lines several wounded comrades. 

Private SAMUEL J. RANDALL, Co. L, 108th Infantry 

Accompanied by an officer and three other soldiers, Private Randall made a reconnaissance of the River La Selle, the 
journey being under constant heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the desired information it was necessary to wade the 
stream for the entire distance. 

Private RAYMOND E. REED, Co. F, 108th Infantry 

Private Reed, with great courage, went through heavy machine-gun and shell fire to the rescue of two wounded sol- 
diers, whom he carried to our lines after dressing their injuries. 

Sergeant ANGUS ROBERTSON, Co. E, 105th Infantry 

Although suffering intense agony from the effects of a severe gassing, Sergeant Robertson continued in command of 
his platoon during a most terrific shelling. By administering first aid to a wounded comrade he was instrumental in sav- 

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ing his life, although risking his own by removing his gas-mask to render more valuable treatment. He continued to as- 
sist the wounded until he collapsed. 

Sergeant JOSEPH ROBINS, Machine Gun Co., 107th Infantry 

During the thick of the fighting against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Robins voluntarily went forward to locate 
friendly troops, and in doing so he was obliged to pass between two strongly fortified enemy posts, from which a deadly 
fire was pouring. Despite the fact that he was badly wounded, he communicated with the infantry and returned to his 
position. 

Private (First Class) CHARLES H. ROBINSON, Co. A, 105th Infantry 

During operations against the Hindenburg line Private Robinson went forth in the face of unusual y heavy machine- 
gun fire to aid a wounded comrade. He administered first aid, and while shielding his man from the enemy fire he received 
a severe wound in the back. Despite this wound, he struggled back to safety, bringing his comrade with him. 

Lieutenant C. R. ROSS, 105th Infantry 

When his company was held up by an enemy machine-gun post, Lieutenant Ross advanced alone against it and suc- 
ceeded in putting it out of action, exhibiting great bravery and gallantry, which was a splendid example to all ranks. 

Sergeant GEORGE ROWE, Co. I, 107th Infantry 

Although seriously wounded, Sergeant Rowe continued to lead his platoon in operations against the Hindenburg line, 
refusing to be evacuated until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer. 

Sergeant E. T. RUANE, Co. B, 105th Infantrj, 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Ruane, with an officer and two other sergeants, occupied 
an outpost position in advance of the line, which was attacked by a superior force of the enemy. Sergeant Ruane assisted 
in repulsing this attack and in killing ten Germans, capturing five, and driving off the others. The bravery and determi- 
nation displayed by this group were an inspiration to all who witnessed them. 

Captain CHARLES A. SANDBERG, Co. E, 108th Infantry 

After having been severely wounded, Captain Sandberg continued to advance with his command until ordered to leave 

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Private ANTHONY SCLAFONI, Co. A, 105th Infantry 

While the advance against the Hindenburg line was at its height, Private Sclafoni, seeing a Lewis gunner exposed to 
the enemy, ran to his assistance. On the way he was seriously wounded, but continued on, reaching the position and 
using his body to shield the gunner while the latter poured a fire into the enemy. He was wounded three times, finally 
losing consciousness, but after his wounds were dressed he insisted on leaving the field unaided. 

Sergeant EDWARD W. SCOTT (deceased), Co. L, 107th Infantry 

Sergeant Scott assumed command of his company after all the officers had become casualties, though he himself had 
been shot through the arm, and led it into effective combat. After being wounded a second time he refused to go to the 
rear, but continued to advance until he was killed. 

Sergeant EDGAR M. SHOLETTE, Co. D, 107th Infantry 

Sergeant Sholette went out into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in carrying back 
to our lines a wounded soldier. 

Private WILLIAM R. SHUGG, Co. G, 102nd Field Signal Battalion 

After commander of the infantry platoon to which he was attached as a visual signal-man had been killed, Private 
Shugg took command of the platoon and exhibited remarkable gallantry and leadership in leading it into effective combat. 

Private MORRIS SILVERBERG, Co. G, 108th Infantry 

Private Silverberg, a stretcher-bearer, displayed extreme courage by repeatedly leaving shelter and advancing over an 
area swept by machine-gun and shell fire, to rescue wounded comrades. Hearing that his company commander had been 
wounded, he voluntarily went forward alone, and, upon finding that his officer had been killed, brought back his body. 

Lieutenant THOMAS G. SIMPSON, 107th Infantry 

Lieutenant Simpson went out into the open, under heavy machine-gun fire, and succeeded in carrying back for a 
distance of about twenty-five yards a wounded officer and a wounded soldier. 

Sergeant ERIC W. SPENCER, Machine Gun Co., 106th Infantry 

During the forcing of the La Selle River, and the heights beyond, Sergeant Spencer advanced against a nest of enemy 
snipers, under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and, by his courage and bravery, succeeded in killing four of the enemy. 

Corporal HERMAN SPICKERMAN (deceased), Machine Gun Co., 107th Infantry 

Corporal Spickerman and his machine-gunner pushed forward to a blind trench, which was partially surrounded by 
machine-gunners and snipers, under terrific machine-gun and trench-mortar fire and through a heavy smoke screen. He 

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barricaded a sap at the most dangerous position, only a few yards from the enemy machine-guns, and, after killing four 
of the enemy with a rifle, was mortally wounded, but continued to hold his position until he died. 

Corporal CHARLES STANTON, Jr., Co. L, 108th Infantry 

Accompanied by an officer and three other soldiers, Corporal Stanton made a reconnaissance of the River La Selle, the 
journey being under constant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the desired information it was necessary to wade the 
stream for the entire distance. 

Private ALPHEUS E. STEWART (deceased), Co. G, 107th Infantry 

Private Stewart, having been wounded in the head, advanced with fearless disregard for his own personal safety 
against an enemy machine-gun nest and succeeded in putting it out of action by bombing the gunners. He was killed im- 
mediately thereafter by enemy machine-gun fire. 

Private RALPH B. SULLIVAN, Battery B, 104th Field Artillery 

When a continuous bombardment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a large ammunition dump of 7 5 -millimeter 
shells and exploded nine of the shells, Private Sullivan, utterly disregarding his personal safety, left a sheltered position 
and ran to the dump, and, with the aid of three other men, extinguished the fire, not only saving the ammunition, but 
also preventing the exact locating of the dump by the enemy. 

Corporal PATRICK SYNOTT, Co. F, 108th Infantry 

Corporal Synott displayed exceptional bravery in leaving shelter and going forward, under heavy shell and machine-gun 
fire, and bringing back several wounded soldiers. 

Corporal RALPH E. TABER (deceased), Co. L, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Corporal Taber left shelter, went forward under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire, and succeeded in bringing back to our lines a wounded soldier. His splendid courage and gallant conduct 
were fine examples to his comrades. 

Private (First Class) FRANK B. THOMAS, Co. O, 102nd Field Signal Battalion 

When the telephone line had been destroyed by the advancing tanks, and the enemy had started a counterattack 
from three sides before new ones could be laid, Private Thomas volunteered to carry a message from the infantry battalion to 
which he was attached, and succeeded in going through intense artillery, machine-gun, and sniper fire to regimental head- 
quarters, delivering the message in time to enable reinforcements to be brought up. 

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THE PICTORIAL RECORD OF THE 27th DIVISION 

Sergeant HOWARD N. THOMPSON, Co. I, 105th Infantry 

When the two platoons commanded by him met with heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Thompson placed his men 
under cover and, single-handed, went forward to reconnoiter his objective in the face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire. 

Sergeant EUGENE W. TOWNE, Co. K, 105th Infantry 

With two other soldiers Sergeant Towne rushed forward into some hedges and silenced three light machine-guns which 
were hindering the advance by flanking fire. 

Chaplain ROYAL K. TUCKER, 105th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Chaplain Tucker displayed remarkable devotion to duty and cour- 
age in caring for the wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The splendid example set by this officer was an 
inspiration to the combat troops. 

Private MICHAEL VIGILLETTRE (deceased), Co. G, 108th Infantry 

Private Vigillettre voluntarily exposed himself to bring in wounded soldiers belonging to another organization. 
Throughout the engagement, under constant rifle and machine-gun fire, he courageously treated the wounded, inspiring the 
combat troops by his example, until killed by a bursting shell. 

Private MAHLON C. WARD, Co. F, 108th Infantry 

During operations against the enemy lines east of Ronssoy, Private Ward went out under heavy shell and machine- 
gun fire and succeeded in bandaging and bringing back to our lines wounded soldiers. 

Sergeant WILLIAM H. WARD, Jr. (deceased), Co. M, 108th Infantry 

Although severely wounded, Sergeant Ward assumed command of his company, after the company commander had 
become a casualty, displaying great gallantry and bravery in leading it into action. While endeavoring to locate enemy 
machine-gun nests he was killed. 

Corporal ALBERT C. WESTFALL, Co. G, 107th Infantry 

For extraordinary heroism in action near St.-Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. 

Corporal LEROY F. WHITNEY, Co. M, 108th Infantry 

Voluntarily carrying messages under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, Corporal Whitney displayed great bravery and 
gallantry. In one instance he completed the mission of a runner who had been wounded, and returned with the very 
important information as to where the barrage would fall. 

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THE PICTORIAL RECORD OF THE 27 th DIVISION 

Private JACK H. WILKINSON, Co. D, 107th Infantry 

During the operations against the Hindenburg line Private Wilkinson left shelter and went forward, crawling on his 
hands and knees, under heavy machine-gun fire, to the aid of a wounded officer and a wounded soldier. With the assist- 
ance of another soldier he succeeded in dragging and carrying them back to the shelter of a trench. 

Sergeant WILLIAMSON H. WILLIAMSON, Co. M, 108th Infantry 

Sergeant Williamson, in charge of a combat patrol, successfully accomplished his mission under heavy shell and ma- 
chine-gun fire, after three-fourths of his patrol had been killed or wounded. In the same engagement he successfully reor- 
ganized his company, after all the officers were killed or wounded, and led it in effective combat. 

Lieutenant EDWARD WILLIS (deceased), 107th Infantry 

Lieutenant Willis displayed remarkable gallantry in leading his platoon of machine-guns for more than two thousand 
yards under terrific machine-gun fire. Even after being mortally wounded and unable to advance further, he continued 
to urge his men on. 










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M J J. -GEN. JOHN F. O'RYAN AND STAFF 

Front row, left to right: First-Lieut. E. C. King; First-Lieut. H. A. Morriss; Captain Tristam Tupper; First-Lieut. E. 
C. O. Thomas; Col. T. B. Taylor; Maj. If. L. Hallahan; Lieut.-Col. J. M. Wainwright; Maj. II. B. Battenberg; Col. S. II. 
Ford; Maj.-Gen. John F. O' Ryan; Maj. E. Olmsted; Maj. J. Farrell; Maj. L. Hutton; Maj. B. J. Williams; ■ Maj. R. R. 
Johnson; Capt. R. W. Hanna; Maj. IV. L. Bell; Maj. J. Daly; Capt. R. Moniz; First-Lieut. IF. J. Grange; Second-Lieut. 
IV. Halloran; Second-Lieut. H. S. Newell. 

Second row: Second-Lieut. R. G. Monroe; First-Lieut. J. S. JVadsworth; First-Lieut. A. B. Peterson; Maj. J. L. kincaid; 
Maj. M. L. Bryant; Capt. D. Dunbar; Capt. A. M. Towner; Capt. J. S. Jenkins; First-Lieut. J. D. Eddy; Capt. W. II. 
Terry; First-Lieut. M. F. Carney; First-Lieut. H. T. Clement; Second-Lieut. J. H. Doyle; Second-Lieut. A. B. Gwathmey; 
Second-Lieut. H. Forsch. 

Taken at 27th Division Headquarters, Oudezeele, France, on August 18, igi8. 




MA J. -GEN. JOHN F. O'RYAN 

Commanding General of the 27th Division, and members of his staff, at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, South Carolina. 




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GENERAL O'RYAN INSPECTING THE OLD 12TH 



Maj.-Gen. O'Ryan inspecting equipment of the I2th Infantry in Central Park, New York City. The I2th was the first of New 
York s National Guard regiments to be inspected, and soon after this scene was snapped the regiment was split up and divided among 
nearly all of the units of the 2jth Division. 




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GENERAL O'RYAN LEADING MEN OVER THE FIRST LAP OF JOURNEY TO FRANCE 

Maj.-Gen. O'Ryan at head of the great "send-off" parade of the 2Jth Division in New York City, August jo, 1917- 




BRIG.-GEN. PALMER E. PIERCE 

Commanding the 54th Infantry Brigade of the 27th Division. 



BRIG.-GEN. CHARLES I. DEBEVOISE 

Commanding the 53rd Infantry Brigade of the 2jth Division, 
snapped on the morning after the return of his brigade from the 
battle of the Hindenburg line. 




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LEFT TO RIGHT: LIEUT.-COL. HENRY S. STERN- 

BERGER, DIVISION QUARTERMASTER, AND HIS 

ASSISTANT, MA]. J. W. FARRELL 



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LIEUT.-COL EDWARD R. MALONE, DIVISION 
SURGEON-GENERAL 




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LIEUT.-COL. J. LESLIE KINCAID 

J ' udge-Advocate-General of the 2jth Division 



LIEUT.-COL. MORTIMER D. BRYANT 

Commanding the ioyth Regiment, Infantry, 27th Division 




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CAPT. E. J. HYNES, JR. 

In command of Co. D of the old 22nd Engineers. 



He 



was the youngest captain graduate oj Plattsburg, and was placed 
in command of his old company when the New York engineer 
outfit was federalized as the 102nd Engineers. 



COL. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT 

Formerly in command of the 102nd 
Engineers. He went to France with his 
regiment, but returned to the United States 
and was placed in command of Camp 
Lewis, American Lake, Washington, with 
the rank of brigadier-general. 



(c) Western Newspaper Union. 

LIEUT. THOMAS CRIMMINS 

Son of the late John D. Crimmins, of 
New York, a member oj the old 22nd Engi- 
neers, snapped outside of his tent at Camp 
Wadsworth, Spartanburg, South Caro- 
lina, in training with the 27th Division. 




COL. FRANKLIN W. WARD 

Commanding 106th Infantry, 2jth Division 




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WATCHING THEIR LOVED ONES START FOR WAR 

Pride and sorrow mingled in the hearts of relatives of the men of the 27th Division, who lined the sidewalks of Fifth Avenue, 
when the boys marched in the last appearance in New York before departing for Camp Wadsworth, in the great "send-off" parade, 
on August 30, 1917. 




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"SEND-OFF" PARADE OF THE 27TH DIVISION 

A general view of the great "send-off" parade of the 27th Division passing the New York Public Library, Fifth Avenue and 
Forty-second Street, August 30, 1917. Members of the immediate families of the soldiers occupied the great reviewing-siand on the 
steps of the Library, shown on left of photograph. 



'SEND-OFF" PARADE OF THE 27TH 

DIVISION 

Supply Train of the 27th Division bringing up the 
rear of the parade. 




PASSING THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY 



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THE NERVES OF THE ARMY 

Members of the 102nd Field Signal Battalion laying wires from Maj.-Gen. John F. 'Ryan 's dugout at the 27th Division 
Headquarters, St.-Laurent, France. This huge dugout is divided into two rooms, one for General O' Ryan and his staff and the other 
for the telephones, switchboards, and telegraph instruments. The camouflage can be seen over the dugout. 



A DETACHMENT OF THE 102ND 
FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 

Laying a cable in the advanced area at St.-Laurent. 




TELEPHONE MEN OF THE 102ND 

FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 

Repairing the lines after the battle of Busigny. 
Nord, France. Taken on October 14, IQ18. 




MOVING UP IN THE CAMBRAI ADVANCE 

American tractor hauling a motor-truck out of a shell-hole daring the advance in the St.-Quentin-Cambrai district, where the 
27th Division operated. 




ON GUARD 

Members of the 107th Infantry on the alert at an old French chateau in the town of St.-Souplet, Nora 1 , France. 




PLAYING THE WAR-ZONE CIRCUIT 

The members of the 27th Division supplied their own entertainment, and the many thousands who ■ witnessed _ their efforts in 
" You Know Me, Al." can appreciate that their Thespian antics are real good. These four stalwart heroes, left to right, Eric Krebs, 
Eddie Crawford, William Pauly, and Daniel Burns, will be mighty hard to recognize in the fair "ladies" on the next page. Oude- 
zeele, France. 



THEY'RE "ACTRESSES" 
NOW 

There's no indication oj 
khaki in this picture. The boys 
are in their vamping attire and 
are ready for their show. The 
costumes were made by the men. 
Their steel helmets, by a bit of 
.ingenuity, have been transformed 
into the most stylish spring hats. 
The men are the same as shown 
in the previous picture. 




BETWEEN THE ACTS OF 

THE PERFORMANCE AT 

OUDEZEELE, FRANCE 

Left to right: J. Roche, Eddie 
Crawford, Eric Krebs, D. Burns, and 
William Pauly. 






STAR PERFORMERS OF THE 27TII DIVISION 

Harry Gribble {left) reciting the "Rhymes of a Red Cross Man." Jim 
Fallon and Ruse Brown presenting "Me and Mickey " (center), and Al Van Zandt 
impersonating Bert Williams during the 27th Division show at Oudezeele, France. 




"A WHIRL OF GIRLS 

With Jack Roche singing, " Wait Till 
the Cows Come Home," at the 2jth Division 
show at Oudezeele, France. 



SOLDIERS PROVIDE THEIR OWN 
ENTERTAINMENT 

Hughes and Marion in the "Dance de Luxe" 





HARMONIZING IN FRANCE 

The Broadway Quartette singing "I Am Only a Buck Private." Left to right: 
and Jack Johannes. Taken during the 2Jth Division performance at Oudezeele. 



Bert Hamilton, Bill Whitman, Hal Unger, 




THE JAZZ MANUFACTURERS 

The Manhattan Jazz Orchestra, jazzing it during the 27th Division performance at Oudezeele. Left to right: {violin) Bill 
Whitman, Co. F, 107th Regiment, Infantry; (piano) Burton Hamilton, Co. A, 106th Machine Gun Battalion; and (banjo) Sid 
Marion, Co. D, 105th Machine Gun Battalion. 



FINDING THEIR LOCATION AFTER 
AN ADVANCE 

Members of the 27th Division trying to find the 
section of the country which they are in, on the globe. 
They have just advanced to Menneresse, east of St.- 
Souple:, Nord, France, and they are eager to locate 
themselves. 




FRENCH PIPE-LINE 

A member of the Headquarters Troop of the 
27th Division is interested in this unique French 
method of distributing oil, which is used in many 
small towns. Taken in Beauval, France. 



TRUE SOLDIERS MUST HAVE MUSIC 

An army without bands would not be an efficient, 
daring army. This has been -proved and now great 
stress is placed on the need of bands for all military 
organizations. The New York troops were well sup- 
plied with music. Perhaps that is one of the reasons 
they fought so well, ioist Machine Gun Battalion 
men listening to the concert given by the 104th Field 
Artillery band, near Marre, Meuse, France. 




MEMBERS OF THE OLD 7TII REGI- 
MENT, INFANTRY, BAND BUSY 
EATING 

Thev supplied the music at the American 2nd 
Army Corps Field Meet, near Corbie, France. 



CONSTRUCTING SHELL-PROOF 
DUGOUT 

Dugout for telephone and telegraph instruments 
being constructed by the members of the 102nd En- 
gineers. It will be protected from all shells under 
8-inch. This post is the advanced regimental head- 
quarters of the 105th Infantry and is about four 
miles from the front line. 




MAJ.-GEN. JOHN F. O'RYAN IN 
ST.-S0UPLE7 

Maj.-Gen. John F. 0' Ryan, Commanding Gen- 
eral of the 27th Division, on a tour of inspection of 
the town of St.-Souplet, Nord, France, which was 
taken by members of the 2yt.l1 Division on October 
17, 1918. 




AFTER THE HUNS 

Member of the iojth Regiment, Infantry, coming out of a dugout on the double after the Huns at Mazinghien, east of St.-Sou- 
plet, France. 







SUPPLY-TRAIN PASSING THROUGH 
YPRES 

Soldiers of the 2Jth Division passing through 
Ypres, Belgium, visit the ruins of the famous Cloth 
Hall, which can be seen in the background. 



ADVANCED DRESSING-STATION 
NEAR THE FRONT 

Members of the ioyth Ambulance Company, 27th 
Division, taking care of wounded at Mazinghien, 
east of St.-Souplet, France. 





MA J. -GEN. O'RYAN AND HIS CHIEF OF STAFF 

Maj.-Gen. John F. O'Ryan, Commanding General of the 2Jth Division, talking battle plans over with Col. S. H. Ford, Che) 
of Staff, on the morning of October 18, 1918, at Busigny, Nord, France. 




LIEUT.-COL. WILLIAM L. HALLAHAN 

Discussing the successful air raids over the enemy trenches with a 
British colonel at Lederzeele, France. 



BRITISH OFFICERS INSTRUCT INFANTRY 

Left to right: Capt. D. A. Calder; Second-Lieut. D. Birch; Tank- 
Commander and Major Hooley, in charge of 5 tanks. These British 
officers were in charge of the tank demonstration for instructing the in- 
fantry of the 27th Division in modem warfare with tanks. Taken near 
Beauquesnes, Somme, France. 




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C(9Z. £. S. JENNINGS 'AND STAFF AT 54TH BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS 

Left to right: Capt. D. J. Cadotte, Maj. C. W. jFlynn, Capt. H. S. Robertson, Col. E. S. Jennings, First-Lieut. R. IF. Robert- 
1, Capt. G. E. Elliott, Capt. H. D: Baynoel, '[Capt. C. S. Martin, and Capt. F. G. Ziegler. Taken at Abeele, Belgium. 




DIVISION ADJUTANT'S OFFICE 

Office of the 27th Division Adjutant in the field at Corbie, Somme, France. Lieut.-Col. H. B. 
Battenberg, Adjutant, on the right. 



Maj. Albert N. Towner, 2Jth Division 
Veterinarian, outside his office in Corbie, 
Somme, France. 




106TH REGIMENT INFANTRY STAFF 

Officers who took part in the smashing of the Hindenburg line in the Cambrai-St.-Quentin district. Left to right: Chaplain War- 
ren T. Powell; Capt. Nils P. Lawsen, Regimental Surgeon; Capt. James P. Cook, Adjutant; Col. Franklin W. Ward, commanding 
the regiment; Lieut.-Col. John M. True; Capt. Murray Taylor; and Chaplain Frank L. Hanseom. Taken at Corbie, Somme, France, 
on November 21, 1918. 




SIGNAL OFFICERS OF THE 27TII DIVISION 

Right to left: Maj. A. L. Howe, commanding the 102nd Field Signal 
Battalion, and Lieict.-Col. William L. Hallahan, Chief Signal Officer, in 
Corbie, Somme, France, just before a review of the battalion. 



MAJ. J. L. KINCAID 

Judge Advocate of the 2jth Division, in front of his office in Corbie, 
Somme, France. 







STAFF OFFICERS OF THE 27TH DIVISION LINED UP IN CORBIE, SOMME, FRANCE, AT A 

REVIEW 




OFFICERS VISIT RUINS OF ALBERT CATHEDRAL 



CAT SOLE SURVIVOR OF LE CATEAU 



Left to right: Maj. A. L. Howe; Lieut.-Col. H. B. Battenberg, and Left to right: Lieut. W. R. Cashing of G-l, 2nd Army Corps, with 

First-Lieut. G. S. Callaway, in the ruins of the cathedral in Albert, the cat on his arm, and Captain Woods of G-4, 2nd Army Corps. 
Somme, France. 







OFFICERS OF THE 105TII REGIMENT, INFANTRY 

Left to right: Capt. Stephen H. Fifield, Personnel Adjutant; Capt. George W. Papen, Regimental Surgeon; Col. James M. Andrews, 
commanding the regiment; Capt. Lewis H. Gibbes, Regimental Adjutant; and Capt. John W. Frost, Operations Officer. These 
officers took part in the breaking of the Hindenburg line in the Cambrai-St.-Quentin districts. This photograph was taken in Daours, 
Somme, France, on November 21, 1918. 




GENERALS WHO BROKE THE HIN- 
DENBURG LINE 

Left to right: Maj.-Gen. George W. Read, Com- 
manding General of the 2nd Army Corps, and Maj.- 
Gen. John F. 0' Ryan, Commanding General of the 
27th Division, reviewing troops at Corbie, Somme, 
France. 



Maj.-Gen. George W. Read, Commanding Gen- 
eral of the 2nd Army Corps {right), and Maj.-Gen. 
John F. O'Ryan, Commanding General of the 27th 
Division, at the review of the 27th Division men, 
veterans of the engagements of St.-Souplet and the 
Hindenburg line. Taken in Corbie, Somme, France. 




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U. S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AT BELLICOURT 

Left to right: Paul D. Cravath, of New York, U. S. Treasurer for the American Expeditionary Forces; Capt. II. G. Pearson, 
27th Division; Joseph P. Cotton, U. S. Food Representative for the American Expeditionary Forces; Lieut. J. H. Ernist, 27th Division; 
and Lieut. James S. Wadsworth, 27th Division — on the Hindenburg line at Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 



AMERICAN 
COMFORTER 



RED CROSS, 
OF SOLDIERS 



Soldiers of the 27th Division, vet- 
erans of the Hindenburg line and St.- 
Souplet engagements, just returned from 
the line, with some of the good things the 
Red Cross gives out to make them more 
comfortable. The Red Cross of the 27th 
Division is under the command of Capt. 
Stephen N. Bobo. Taken in Corbie, 
Somme, France. 




Twenty-seventh Di- 
vision men, all veterans 
of the Hindenburg line 
and St.-Souplet eng, 
ments, lined up at the 
Red Cross depot to re- 
ceive some of the needed 
articles that that organi- 
zation gives out. 




ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES 

It wouldn't be quite the thing to advertise this resort with that well-known line, "All modern conveniences," Despite all difficulties, 
this member of the I02d Field Signal Battalion must have his bath, and this little tub suits him. 




REST CAMP OF THE 27TH DIVISION 

Members of the Io6th Regiment, Infantry, en- 
tering Corbie, Somme, France, the rest camp of the 
2/lh Division, after the battles of St.-Souplet and the 
Hindenburg line. The view overlooks the village 
and shows the Canal La Somme in the foreground. 



AUSTRALIANS WHO FOUGHT WITH 
AMERICANS 

Australian troops on their way to the- front, 
where they fought side by side with the troops of the 
2Jth and 30th American divisions in the drive 
through the Hindenburg line. Taken at Roisel, 
Somme, France, on October 5, IQ18. 




GETTING WATER A PROBLEM 

Members of the Headquarters Troop of the 2Jth Division drawing water from an old mill near the headquarters of Maj.-Gen. John 
F. 0' Ryan, in Corbie, Somme, France. 



SOLDIERS INSPECT RUINS OF 
FAMOUS CLOTH HALL 

Members of the 27th Division looking over the 
ruins of Cloth Hall, Ypres, Belgium. This edifice 
was considered one of the most elaborately constructed 
in Europe. Now it is nothing but a mass of tumbled 
ruins, a victim of continuous shell fire. 






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MAGNIFICENT RUINS OF CLOTH 
HALL 

Even in its ruined condition the apparent mag- 
nificence of the building stands out. 




VIEW OF THE RUINS OF CLOTH HALL, YPRES 

With soldiers of the New York Division shown inspecting the historic wreck, a perpetual monument to the havoc of war. All the fine 
carpels and tapestries manufactured in Belgium were placed on exhibition in the building. 




TRENCH-MORTAR INSTRUCTION 

First-Lieut. J. P. Brecht {left) explaining the different operations in- 
setting tip and firing a Stokes trench mortar, to men of the ioSth Regiment, 
Infantry, at Abeele, Belgium. 



HEADQUARTERS COMPANY OF THE 

108TH REGIMENT, INFANTRY, 

BOMBERS' PLATOON, READY 

FOR ACTION 

This is the formation taken in the trenches when 
prepared for action. The man in front leads, the 
man at the breech fires, and the corporal directs the 
fire. There are two men in the rear of each mortar, 
who bring up the ammunition. First-Lieut. E. P. 
Brecht is in command of the platoon. Stokes 3" 
trench mortars are being used. The total weight of 
one mortar is log pounds. Thirty shells, each 
weighing ten pounds and eleven ounces, and charged 
with two and a quarter pounds of high explosive, can 
be fired in one minute. 




INFANTRY ADVANCING WITH TANK 

Men of Co. B, loyth Regiment, Infantry, getting battle practice with British tank. They have just cleared out an imaginary enemy 
from, a trench and they are waiting to charge he next position. These tanks, in charge of British officers, operated with the 2Jth 
Division. They are used to instruct the infantry in modern warfare. This type is called the female tank, and has six Lewis machine- 
guns mounted. The tank weighs thirty-two tons and travels three and a half miles an hour. Takeii near Beauquesnes, Somme, France. 



HEADQUARTERS DUGOUT 

Headquarters of a battalion of the 107th Regi- 
ment, Infantry, near the front lines at Fismes, 
France. 




TELEGRAPH OUTPOST AT DICKEBUSH 

Forward cable box " FQ" in the "Bund." The photograph was 
taken after the battle of Dickebush, Ypres district, Belgium. 



PREPARING SAMMY'S BATH 

Addition to bath-house under construction by 
engineers of the 105th Infantry. About fifteen 
hundred men take showers here daily. There are 
twelve sprays. A water-pump and coal-heater fur- 
nish a constant flow of hot water. At the time the 
photo was made, the men changed their clothing out- 
side, in front of the bath-house, behind a canvas 
curtain, a portion of which, can be seen in the 
photograph. 




MEMBERS OF THE 102ND FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION. 
27TH DIVISION, WAITING IN LINE\ FOR THEIR BATH 




NEWS FROM HOME 

Members of the 102nd Field Signal Battalion (formerly 1st Battalion, N. Y. S. C), 27th Division, stop preparing 
ful news from home, at Drieucourt, Somme, France. In the picture, left to right, are: Cook G. E. La Place; Pvt. 
Pvt. IF. J. Steele. 



mess to read cheer- 
T. F. Guthrie, and 



BILLETS 



FIGHTERS 



A peasant home in the town of Beauval, France, 
wherein were housed men of the Headquarters Troop 
of the 2jth Division. Two of the men are shown 
seated on the door-step of the modest dwelling. 




Men of the 102nd Regiment, Engineers, and 107th 
Pioneers erecting a " Nissen" hut for the British 
Signal Corps in the town of St.-Laarent, France. 




NEW YORK SOLDIERS CARING FOR 
THEIR DUMB COMRADES 

Mules of Co. I, 107th Regiment, Infantry, 27th 
Division, and their attendants, in the town of 
Bouquemaison, France. 



Men of the 102nd Ammunition Train, 27th 
Division, watering mules. 





Another view of the gun just after firing. 



BRITISH ARTILLERY SUPPORTING 
27TH DIVISION 

British 6-inch naval gun in action in the open- 
ing days of the final attack on the Hindenburg de- 
fenses. The man on the left is holding the lanyard, 
and the men are in the posture of expectancy waiting 
for the gun to go off. This gun was in position be- 
hind Maj.-Gen. 0' Ryan's headquarters at Ronssoy, 
Somme, France. 





ECCLESIASTS "FOUGHT" VALIANTLY FOR DEMOCRACY 

Ministers of the Gospel, by carrying the word of God to the trenches, helped materially in sustaining the morale of our fighting forces. 
On the left, a French clergyman, M. Le Cure Clais, of St.-Beninand, is shown giving religious advice to Serg. D. Gregoire, of the Intelli- 
gence Branch of the 2nd Army Corps, and on the right, Father Kelly, senior chaplain of the 27th Division, is shown, with Sister Colette, of 
the Holy Church, of Corbie, France. Father Kelly was awarded the D. S. C. for bravery under fire. 



LEADERS OF THE ATTACK ON THE HINDENBURG LINE 

Maj.-Gen. John F. O'Ryan {left) and Col Franklin W. Ward, commander 
of the 106th Regiment, Infantry, 27th Division, in the town of Bussy, Somme, 
France. 




Officers of the 2Jth Division starting from Corbie, 
France, on a tour of inspection of the division's 
positions Left to right: Lieut.-Col. E. Olmsted, 
Asst. Chief of Staff; First.-Lieut. E. B. King, as- 
sistant to Col. Olmsted; and Lieut.-Col. William L. 
Hallahan, Chief Signal Officer of the 2ph Division. 




CARING FOR ENEMY WOUNDED 

First-aid dressing-station near Hamel, France, showing wounded Germans captured by the 27th Division during the Hindenburg 
line drive waiting for attention. 



A CONTRAST IN HEADQUARTERS 
STRUCTURES 

In this photograph is shown a temporary shack 
in the Ypres district, which served for a time as 
battalion headquarters for the lojth Regiment, In- 
fantry, of the 27th Division. 




This chateau atop the Hindenburg line served as 
division headquarters during the time that the boys 
from New York were driving the Kaiser's servitors 
from their underground positions in the St.-Quentin 
Tunnel. In the foreground is the Canal de la Somme. 




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REHEARSING FOR THE ATTACK 

This photograph, together with those on opposite page, illustrate maneuvers that were staged by the 2Jth Division previous to the at- 
tack on the main Hindenburg defenses. In this photograph infantrymen are shown "mopping up" the trenches of the "enemy" in the 
wake of the tanks. A tank is shown advancing to the next line of trenches. 



TANKS CRUSHING THROUGH WIRE 
ENTANGLEMENTS TOWARD IMAGI- 
NARY ENEMY TRENCH 

This lank, No. 2559, was captured by the Ger- 
mans and recaptured at the Somme by the British. 




TANK ADVANCING THROUGH 
BARBED-WIRE ENTANGLEMENTS 

This photograph shows attachment on one of 
the machine-guns for smoke-bombs, which can be 
fired at a distance of three hundred yards. 



THE "HOME LINE" 

Thousands of letters from home, for the boys of 
the 2jth Division, at the division post-office in the 
town of Corbie, France. 




GETTING THE MAIL IN SHAPE FOR 

DISTRIBUTION TO THE VARIOUS 

UNITS OF THE DIVISION, CORBIE, 

FRANCE 



THE IDLE HOUR 

A scene in the soldiers' club in the town of 
Corbie, France, rest camp of the 2Jth Division. Men 
who have just been relieved from duty in the trenches 
are shown at various diversions. 




PAPERS FROM HOME WERE ALWAYS 
WELCOME 

They kept the boys in touch with passing events. 
Some of the boys are shown here perusing a fresh 
shipment that has fust been received in the mails at 
the Corbie rest camp. 




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OFFICIALS REVIEWING "SEND-OFF" PARADE 



View of the reviewing-stand in front of the Union League Club at Thirty-ninth Street and Fifth Avenue. In the stand, start- 
ing with the fourth from the left: Maj.-Gen. Daniel Appleton; Gov. Charles S. Whitman; Mayor John P. Mitchel, who was 
later killed in an aero accident at Gerstner Field, Lake Charles, Louisiana; Maj.-Gen. J . Franklin Bell, who died in January, IQIQ, 
while in command of the Department of the East; Maj.-Gen. Eli D. Hoyle; Maj.-Gen. William A. Mann, then Commander of 
the 42nd, or Rainbow, Division. 




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PERFECT MARCHING ORDER 

An unusual snapshot of a platoon marching in the great "send-off " 
parade of the 27th Division, made from a vantage-point high up in a 
building overlooking the line of march. 



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GETTING NEAR PARTING-TIME 

Here's one sweetheart who wants to be near her beau as long as pos- 
sible, taken just before the train left for Camp W adsworth, Spartanburg, 
South Carolina. The men in the car are of the old yth Regiment, Infantry. 




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27TII DIVISION IN TRAINING AT CAMP WADSWORTH, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA 

General view of the camp of the. old fth Regiment, Infantry, at Spartanburg. Views on this and the following ten pages were 
taken at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, South Carolina, where the 2Jth Division trained for service overseas. 



ARRIVAL AT CAMP WADS WORTH 

Company M of the old 7th Regiment unloading baggage 
on their arrival at Camp W adszoorth. 




102ND AMMUNITION TRAIN UNLOADING 

EQUIPMENT ON ARRIVAL AT CAMP 

WADS WORTH 



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MEMBERS OF THE OLD 22ND REGIMENT, 

ENGINEERS 

Marching to the camp from the Spartanburg railroad 
station. 




COMPANY K OF THE OLD 7TII REGIMENT, 
INFANTRY 

Marching to the camp from the station. 



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THE "CHOW" WAGON 

Mobile field kitchen of the old 22nd Regiment, Engineers, 
preparing food for newly arrived soldiers. 




MESS LINE AT CAMP WADSWORTH 

Men of the old 22nd Regiment, Engineers, lining up for 
mess in days when the camp was being organized. 



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WATERMELON FEAST IN CAMP 



THE OLD ARMY GAME OF "BLANKET- 
TOSS" 




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Boys of the old 2nd Regiment, Infantry, waving good-by from the 
cow-catcher as their train pulled out of Jersey City for the South. 



Camp barbers doing a rushing business 




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COMPANY E OF THE OLD 22ND REGIMENT, ENGINEERS, DISPLAYING A FEW OF THEIR 

MASCOTS 




THE LONG, LONG TRAIL 

Forced marches of from three to ten days' duration put the boys in trim for the more rigorous marching overseas. 




BAYONET DRILL 

Practising the wave attack, which the men of the 27th 
Division later used with great success at the Hindenburg line. 



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BAYONET DRILL 

Direction practice with dummies. 



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MA J. -GEN. JOHN F. O'RYAN AND OFFICERS OF THE 22ND REGIMENT, ENGINEERS, WATCHING 
MEN OF THAT ORGANIZATION CONSTRUCTING TRENCHES 




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Men of the 102nd Field Signal Battalion erecting tents on their arrival in camp. 



PRIVATE THOMAS HULL PRENDERGAST 

Son of the former Comptroller of New York City, surveying. 



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INFANTRY ADVANCING BEHIND TANK 

Infantrymen of the 107th Regiment advancing up a hill behind a tank without the protecting cover of a smoke screen. Taken 
during the battle maneuvers at Beauquesnes, Somme, France. 





INFANTRY MANEUVERS 

Men of the iojth Regiment, Infantry, advanc- 
ing. Smoke -bombs are bursting ahead of them. 
Near Beauquesnes, Somme, France. 



INFANTRYMEN OF THE 107TH 
REGIMENT 

Advancing on path which tank had just made 
through barbed-wire entanglements. One man has 
fallen over the barbed-wire 




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BATTLE PRACTICE WITH ONE- 
POUNDERS 

One-pound-cannon platoon of the ioSth Regi- 
ment, Infantry, dismounting to prepare for action 
at Abeele, Belgium. The one-pound French 37-mm. 
gun has proved to be more accurate than a rifle at 
the effective range of 1,000 to 2,300 yards. It fires 
an explosive shell with a delayed fuse and will pierce 
7-10-inch armor plate at 2,300 yards. It is used as 
a machine-gun sniper. These guns were a great 
factor in breaking down the enemy machine-guns 
at Fismes. 



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Gun crew of the 108th Regiment, Infantry, one- 
pound-cannon platoon, showing formation of the 
men. Left to right: Sergt. R. E. Donnelly, in 
charge of the gun crew; Pvt. Tel R. Best, loader; 
Pvt. {First Class) L. L. Vailry, gunner; Second- 
Lieut. D. C. Stuart, officer in charge of the platoon. 





DIVISION REVIEW AT CORBIE 

Men of the 27th Division passing in review be- 
fore Maj.-Gen. George W. Read, Commanding Gen- 
eral of the 2nd Army Corps, and Maj.-Gen. John 
F. O'Ryan, Commanding General of the 2Jth 
Division, at the division review of the veterans from 
the engagement of the St.-Souplet and the Hinden- 
burg line. 



COLOR-GUARD PASSING THE RE- 
VIEWING OFFICERS 




IN A MILITARY CEMETERY IN 
FRANCE 

Maj.-Gen. George W. Read {left) and Brig.-Gen. 
George S. Simonds, inspecting the cemetery wherein 
lie dead of the 27th and 30th divisions. Bony, Aisne, 
France. 



GENERAL REVIEW OF THE AMERI- 
CAN MILITARY CEMETERY AT 
BONY, AISNE, FRANCE 

Figures in the center foreground are Maj.-Gen. 
George W. Read and Brig.-Gen. George S. Simonds, 





INSPECTING TROPHIES OF THE 
BATTLE 

Left to right: Maj.-Gen. George W . Read and 
Bng.-Gen. George S. Simonds inspecting German 
field-pieces captured by the 27th and 30th divisions 
near Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 



Maj.-Gen. George W . Read looking over a Ger- 
man armored car captured by the 2Jth Division, 
near Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 



SILENCED GERMAN BARKERS 

German 38-cm. gun captured by members of the 
106th Field Artillery of the 27th Division while 
operating with the 33rd Division. The photo shows 
the hoist and railroad tracks used in handling 
ammunition. 




Another view of the gun 




ATTACKING THE COMMON ENEMY 

Members of the 107th Infantry, 27th Division, who have returned from the Hindenburg line engagements, conducting a "cootie" 
hunting expedition; Blagny-Trouville, Somme, France. 



AMMUNITION TRAIN OF THE 42ND 

BATTALION, AUSTRALIAN 

ARTILLERY 

Passing through the gap cleared of debris built 
by the 102nd Engineers 




REMOVING 

Members of the 102nd Engineers, 2Jth Division, 
cutting a road through the ruins of a bridge destroyed 
by the retreating Germans, east of St.-Souplet, Nord, 
France. 



ROAD REPAIR AT THE FRONT 

First Australian Company repairing shelled 
road in front of regimental headquarters of the 27th 
Division after a shell had struck and killed two 
officers and two enlisted men of the Headquarters 
Troop. The officers were Capt. Bryant and Lieut. 
Paris. Photo made at Ronssoy, Somme, France. 




Members of the iojth Infantry waiting in 
reserve dugouts for orders to go into first-line trenches, 
at St.-Gillis, France. 




HEADQUARTERS IN QUARRY 

Quarry where the 27th Division headquarUrs was located at Ronssoy, 
Somme, France 



BRIDGE BUILT BY BRITISH ENGINEERS 

A bridge constructed by the British engineers near Beauquesnes, 
Somme, France. It is of the largest type and strong enough for passage 
of tanks and large guns. Its construction was demonstrated to American 
engineers of the 27th Division. 



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TANKS AND INFANTRY IN BATTLE 
PRACTICE 

Smoke-bombs bursting on left of tank. The 
wind carries the smoke in front of the tank and 
screens it as it advances toward small trees where 
the supposed enemy has machine-gun nests. 




Men of the 107th Regiment, Infantry, near 
Beauquesnes, Somme, France, advancing behind 
tanks; one platoon of infantry follows behind each 

tank. 



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r^JVtfS EFFECTIVE IN SMASHING HINDENBURG LINE 

One of the tanks which supported the successful American and Australian attack upon the Hindenburg line near Le Catelet, arriving 
in the village of Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 




WRECKED CITY OF ST.-QUENTIN 

Havoc-ridden city of St.-Quentin which was recaptured by the American and British forces. American 2nd Army Corps headquarters 
were located here. This picture and those on the following three pages illustrate the ruins in the city of St.-Quentin, in the capture of 
which the 2Jth Division aided. 



RUINS OF ST.-QUENTIN CATHEDRAL 

Interior of the destroyed edifice. 




THE WRECK OF ST.-QUENTIN CATHEDRAL 

Wire entanglements and machine-gun emplacements in foreground, testify 
to the fact that the Huns used this sacred structure as a fortified stronghold. 



RUINS J ROUND THE W RECKED 
CATHEDRAL OF ST.-OUENTIN 

The 27th Division aided in the capture of this city 




THE HOTEL DE VILLE., WITH GER- 
MAN PRISONERS MARCHING IN THE 
FOREGROUND 

An American flag is flying from the window 
over the entrance. 




STATUARY IN THE RUINED CATHEDRAL OF ST.-OUENTIN 

Falling girders and other construction materials piled in this famous hall are conclusive evidence of Hun sacrilege. Another 
epoch in the sacrilegious trait of the Huns. 




Men of the 27th Division just in from the front 
lines making a raid on the American Y. M. C. A. 
at Corbie, France. 



THE Y. M. C. A., PROVIDER OF GOOD 
THINGS 

Staff of the 27th Division Y. M. C. A. Left to 
right: John Barnes, divisional secretary; William 
O'Grady, business secretary; William Vandyke, ac- 
countant; and Ernest Wellman, warehouse. A line 
of New York veterans of the Hindenburg line and 
St.-Souplet engagements are getting some of the war- 
time luxuries at the window. Photo taken at Corbie, 
Somme, France. 



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AMERICAN RED CROSS CLUB FOR SOLDIERS 

New York soldiers of the 27th Division standing in front of the American Red Cross clubhouse at Corbie, the rest camp of the 27th 
Division. 




MILITARY LIGHTING PLANT 

Men of the 102nd Field Signal Battalion, 27th Division, generating electricity in the field. The motor feeds one hundred and fifty 
twenty-five-watt, lights. 



MAINTAINING 
THE 



THE "NERVES" 
DIVISION 



Maj. Howe of the 102nd Field Signal Battalion 
(formerly 1st Battalion, N. Y. S. C), 27th Division, 
receiving a message from headquarters, in an ex- 
change that was at one time a fart of the tele-phone 
system of the German forces at Busigny, France. 




MEN OF THE 102ND FIELD SIGNAL 

BATTALION AND 108TH REGIMENT, 

INFANTRY 

Sending back messages to headquarters by radio 
telegraph, from Abeele, Belgium. 




ALBERT, FRANCE, AS THE HUNS LEFT IT 

This photograph and the one on the opposite page show the condition of the town of Albert when the 2jth Division entered the town. 
In this photo several officers of the division — left to right: Maj. R. L. Howe, 102nd Field Signal Battalion; First-Lieut. C. S. Callaway, 
Adjutant 102nd Field Signal Battalion, and Lt.-Col. H. B. Battenberg, Acting Adjutant of Division— are shown climbing over the ruins 
of the cathedral. 




THE PILE OF SHATTERED MASONRY ALL THAT REMAINS OF THE FAMOUS CATHEDRAL 

OF ALBERT, FRANCE 









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BOSECHEPE FELT THE HAND OF KULTUR 

These pictures are striking examples of the havoc wrought by Hun artillery fire in the beautiful little town of Bosechepe. The town 
served for a time as advanced headquarters of the lojth Regiment, Infantry. Since 1917 the place was subjected to an almost continuous 
artillery attack, due largely to the fact that all roads leading into the town were in full view of the enemy. 




HER HOME A ROCK-PILE 

Amiens, France, did not suffer as much as did some other towns in France, the majority of its buildings being in good condition after 
the four years of war. However, after the German evacuation, when its natives started returning, there were many heartaches such as was 
experienced by the woman in the photograph, who is shown sitting on a pile of rocks that was her home before the Germans came and de- 
stroyed it with their artillery. The 27th Division reached Amiens about the time that the first civilians were returning to the city after 
the evacuation. 




PRISONERS USED AS STRETCHER- 
BEARERS 

Prisoners taken in the attack on the Hinden- 
burg line near Bellicourt are pressed into service as 
stretcher-bearers while the fighting is still in progress. 




PROMPT TREATMENT FOR WOUNDED 
AT FRONT 

In the foreground of this photograph stretcher- 
bearers are shown conveying a wounded man, on a 
wheel litter, to a first-aid dressing-station, while in 
the background Company A of the 105th Machine 
Gun Battalion is still firing on the Germans. The 
photograph was made in the line at Mazinghien, east 
of St.-Soublet, France. 












"SECOND AID" AT THE FRONT 

The chaplain of the 102nd Field Signal Battalion is here shown cheering up a wounded soldier of the 106th Regiment, Infantry, at 
a dressing-station in Ronssoy, Somme, France. 




HEADQUARTERS THAT WAS 
SHELLED BY ENEMY 

In this photograph officers of the 2jth Division 
are shown moving into a new headquarters in the 
town of Busigny, France. Two hours after this 
photograph was made the building was selected as a 
target by the Germans and several well-placed shots 
resulted in the wounding of four men of the Division 
Headquarters Troops. 



TAKING CARE OF THE WOUNDED AFTER THE 
SHELLING OF THE BUILDING 




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MAKING USE OF THE "SPOILS OF WAR" 

German prisoners, just captured, bringing in wounded from the lines east of Ronssoy, France. 



OFFICERS OF THE 27TH DIVISION 

Left to right: Lieut. A. B. Peterson; Lieut. 
Young, British Army Intelligence Section; Lieut. 
Thomas, 27th Division Headquarters, Intelligence 
Section; Lieut. Forrester, French Army; and Lieut- 
Morris, 27th Division Headquarters. Taken at 
Oudezeele, France, July 4, IQlS. 




Rear seat on left, Maj. A. L. Hoive; on right, Lieut.-Col. H. 
B. Battenberg; front seat, on right, First-Lieut. G. S. Callaway — 
arriving at Bapaume, Pas de Calais, France. 





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GEN. O'RYAN ON BATTLE-FIELD 

Left to right: Maj.-Gen. John F. 0' Ryan, Commanding General of the 27th Division; Second-Lieut. J. D. Eddy, A. D. C. to Gen. 
0' Ryan, and Lieut.-Col. J. Leslie Kincaid. Judge Advocate of the 27th Division, on the scene of. the battle of St.-Souplet, Nord, France. 



Divisional branch of the Intelligence Division of 
the 27th Division mapping out a plan of campaign 
at division headquarters, Corbie, Somme, France. 
In the photo, left to right: Capt. A. B. Peterson, 
Acting Assistant Chief of Staff; Lieut. Leon Davo; 
Pvt. E. O'Ryan, Clerk; and Lieut. Herbert Forch. 




COMRADES IN ARMS 

Officers of the 27th Division with their comrades of the British forces 
operating with the New York Division. Left to right: Lieut.-Col. William 
L. Hallahan, Chief Signal Officer of the 27th Division; Capt. MacDonald, R. 
E., British Corps; First-Lieut. Sautter, Medical Corps, 27th Division; 
Capt. Carter, R. E., British Corps. Photo taken at V olkeringhove , France. 




PRIVATE VANDERBILT WITH POILUS 

Pvt. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., son of Brig.-Gen. Cornelius Vanderbilt, who for a time commanded the I02nd Engineers of the 27th 
Division, with a group of French soldiers at Brest, France, 




SNATCHING FORTY WINKS 

Member of the 104th Field Artillery, 2jth Division, asleep in his bunk with field-piece and high explosive beside him. He and 
his cat sleep in great ease, considering the surroundings. Photo was made at La Claire, Meuse, France, while the 104th Field 
Artillery was operating with the 33rd Division. 




PEPPERING THE BOCHE 

Company A of the io$ih Machine Gun Battalion, 2ph Division, taking a shot at the Germans from a front-line trench at Mazing- 
hien, east of Sl.-Souplel, Nord, France. 



REGISTERING GRAVES OF NEW 
YORK'S HEROES 

Second-Lieut. S. S. Curtis, Divisional Burial 
Officer, at the grave of Sergt. G. F. Becker, Co. C, 
102nd Field Signal Battalion, in the St.-Emilie 
Cemetery, France. Sergt. Becker was killed on Sep- 
tember 20, 1918. 




Graves of some of the men who were killed in 
the Hindenburg drive, near Bony, France. Second- 
Lieut. S. S. Curtis, Divisional Burial Officer, is in 
the right foreground of photo. 




NEW YORK SOLDIERS BURIED HERE 

Thirty-eight men from the 105th, 106th, and 107th Regiments, Infantry, and 105th Machine Gun Battalion are buried in this plot 
in the Abeele Aerodrome Military Cemetery, Abeele, Belgium. Lieut.-Col. M. N. Liebmann of the 105th Regiment, Infantry, is the 
sixth cross from the farthest end of the back row. Lieut.-Col. Liebmann was buried here on August 18, IQ18. 




View of the battle-fields over which the 27th and 
30th divisions fought in the drive through the Hin- 
denburg line. 



THE HINDENBURG LINE BATTLE- 
FIELD 

General view of the battle-fields over which the 
2jth and joth divisions fought in the drive through 
the Hindenburg line. Every shell-hole was used for 
machine-gun emplacements . The cliff in the back- 
ground was completely fortified with hundreds of 
machine-guns . Taken at Le Cateau, Nord, France. 





IIINDENBURG LINE BATTLE-FIELD 

View of the shell-holed terrain over which the 2ph Division fought in the drive which smashed the Hindenburg line between Duncan 
Post and Bony, Aisne, France. Lieut.-Col. William L. Hallahan, Chief Signal Officer of the 2/th Division, can be seen on the left in- 
specting the battle-field. 




GERMAN PLANE BROUGHT DOWN BY 27TH DIVISION 

Hun machine which was brought to earth inflames by machine-gunners of the 27th Division at Le Cateau, Nord, France. 



CAPTURED MOTOR-TRUCKS 

Members of the 27th Division overhauling a 
motor-lorry left behind by the fast-retreating Germans. 
Taken at St.-Souplet, Nord, France. 




GERMAN FIFE -TON LORRY CAPT- 
URED BY THE AMERICANS OF THE 
27TH DIVISION IN THE ST.-SOUPLET 
ENGAGEMENT 

Sergeant Hackett of the Motor Transportation, 
27th Division, the repair specialist of the division, is 
in the car. The lorry is now carrying supplies for 
the American forces. Taken in Corbie, Somme, 
France. 



HEADQUARTERS OF THE 105TB REGIMENT, 
INFANTRY 

Located about four -miles from the front lines. This position 
" somewhere in France" was frequently shelled by artillery fire. 




27TH DIVISION HEADQUARTERS 

The 27th Division occupied this building as headquarters from 
September 7 to 24, iqi8. It was occupied by Marshal Sir Douglas 
Haig during the battle of the Somme in 1916, and later by General 
Byng. Officer in foreground is Capt. P. Jaeckel, aide to Maj.-Gen. 
John F. 0' Ryan. 




OFFICERS OF THE 107TH REGIMENT, INFANTRY 

Left to right: Lieut. J. S. Snyder, Co. M; Lieut. W . A. Smith, Supply Co.; Lieut. Harry F. Allen, Headquarters Co.; Lieut. 
D. A. Albright, Co. II; Lieut. Charles P. Gray, Sanitary Detachment; Lieut. A. L. Bibbons, Co. G; Lieut. Hiram W. Taylor, Supply 
Co.; Lieut. Jesse M. Huhes, Co. D; Capt. Harry B. Heylman, Personnel Adjutant; Lieut. Luther M. McBell, Jr., Co. B; Capt. Douglas 
C Desard, 53rd Brigade Adjutant; Lieut. Joseph P. Murphy, Co. I; Capt. Edward H. Kent; Lieut. Edward L. Holloway, Co. H; Brig.- 
Gen. Charles I. Debevoise, commanding 53rd Brigade; Lieut. Alexander Strands, Co. K; Lieut.-Col. Mortimer D. Bryant, commanding 
the regiment; Lieut. William G. LeCompt, Co. F; Maj. Thomas J. Brady; Lieut. Eugene L. Mulloney, Headquarters Co.; Maj. Ray- 
mond A. Turnbull, Sanitary Detachment; Chaplain Peter B. Hoey; Capt. Royland Tompkin, Co. H; Lieut. William J. Coogan, Sani- 
tary Detachment; Capt. W. C. Wilson, Headquarters Co.; Lieut. Albert N. Benedick, Sanitary Detachment; Capt. H. P. Rigga, Sanitary 
Detachment; Lieut. R. C. Johnson, Co. G; Lieut. Edwin L. Munson, Co. C; Capt. Henry A Bansel, Sanitary Detachment; Lieut. G. 
B. Daniel, Co. K; Lieut. Claude G. Leland, Co. I; Lieut. Georges D. Bragdon, Co. E; Lieut. Herbert F. Shower, Co. A; Capt. David C. 
Bull, Sanitary Detachment; Capt. John A. Korschen, Co. F; Chaplain H. W. Stewart; Lieut. F. D. Conklin, Co. A; Lieut. Arthur Tal- 
bot, Headquarters Co.; and Lieut. John C. Nelson, Headquarters Co. Taken in Corbie, France, on November 10, IQ18. 




REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE 27TII DIVISION ON 
WAY TO FRONT 

British ammunition train passing through the town of Brancourt, Le 
Grand, France, on the way to reinforce the 27th Division at the front. 
The picture is prettily framed by the doorway. 



NEW YORK'S SOLDIERS SIGHT-SEEING IN 
FRANCE 

Members of the 106th Regiment, Infantry, coming out of the entrance 
to the Citadel, Doullens, Somme, France. The headquarters of the regi- 
ment were established here. 




VIEW OF CORBIE FROM SHELL-HOLE IN CHURCH TOWER 

An unusual view of the town of Corbie, taken from a shell-hole in the tower of the church. Corbie was the rest camp of the 2Jth 
Division, and many New York troops were billeted in the houses in the foreground. 




THE REST CAMP OF THE 27TH DIVISION 

View of the town of Corbie, with the Canal La Somme in the foreground. The picture gives an idea of the beauty of the spot where 
the New York soldiers rested from their intense fighting at the Hindenburg line. 




HOSPITAL FOR 27TH DIVISION MEN 

This hospital, the headquarters for the sick and wounded of the 27th 
Division, is many miles from the noise of the guns, and the convalescent 
have the beautiful La Somme Canal to stroll along. The hospital is 
located at Corbie, Somme, France. 



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TH REGIMENT, INFANTRY, MEN 
IN GLISY 

Members of the IOflh Regiment, Infantry, in the 
■ town of Glisy, where they are resting from their strenu- 
ous efforts at the Hindenburg line. The organization 
is receiving fresh men to replace the casualties of the 
Hindenburg line and Sl.-Souplet engagements. 




GERMANS WOUNDED AT HINDEN- 
BURG LINE 

German wounded at the first-aid dressing-station 
near Hamel, France. The men were all wounded 
and captured in the Hindenburg-line engagement 
The 27th Division led the way in the attack, and 
smashed the great defense system. The Australians 
then came up and held the line. 



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GERMAN PRISONERS CAPTURED BY 
AMERICANS 

Thousands of German prisoners taken by New 
Yorkers of the 2jth Division and members of the 
33rd Division, in the severe fighting around the St.- 
Quentin - Cambrai district. The photograph was 
taken at Roisel, France. 





HUN PRISONERS CAPTURED BY 
THE 27TH DIVISION 

Captured Germans passing through the town of 
Peronne, Somme, France, on their way to the prison 
cages. The New Yorkers captured a great number 
of prisoners in the hard fighting around the Hinden- 
burg line. 



FIRST BOCHE PRISONERS CAPTURED 
AT HINDENBURG LINE 

These Huns have the distinction of being among 
the first of the thousands to be snared by the 27th 
Division in the action at the Hindenburg line. The 
photograph was taken at Roisel, France. 





AMONG THE FIRST TO BE CAPTURED 
AT THE HINDENBURG LINE 

A few more of the Huns who were among the 
first to be captured during the intense fighting at the 
Hindenburg line. They were captured by the 2Jtk 
and 33rd divisions. Taken at Raise!, France. 



CAPTURED BY THE NEW YORK 

SOLDIERS AND APPARENTLY NOT 

VERY SORRY 

The Huns are waiting to be moved to the prison 
cages. 



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SOLDIER WHO WON DISTINCTION, AND TROOPS IN REVIEW 

Corp. L. K. Knoivlson of the 105th Signal Platoon, 27th Division (insert), was the first American soldier to win the British Mili- 
tary Medal. He was cited for maintaining an artillery observation-post telephone line to the covering batteries while under heavy artillery 
and machine-gun fire at Scottish Woods, near Dickebush Lake. The aitillery was able to break up a counterattack for which the enemy 
was assembling in large numbers at Bois Carre, Doullens, Somme, France. 

Column of New York veterans of the Hindenburg line and St.-Souplet engagements at the 27th Divisional review before Mai-Gen. 
John F. O'Ryan. at Corbie, Somme, France. 



GRAVES OF THE 2 7 TH DIVISION MEN 
IN FRANCE 

The resting-place of Pvt. IF. J. Bonk, Divis- 
ional Surgical Detachment, and Pvt. R. L. Beaver 
of the Headquarters Troop, in the United States 
plot in the St.-Emilie Cemetery, France. They 
were killed September 27, 1918. 




BURIED 

The temporary graves of two New Yorkers of 
the 27th Division. They were buried where they fell, 
while doing their utmost to help the great cause. A 
view of the battle-field at he Cateau, where the 27th 
and joth divisions met stubborn resistance, can be 
had. 




CROSSING THE LA SELLE INTO ST.-SOUPLET AFTER TERRIFIC BATTLE 

The IoSth Infantry crossing over the La Selle River, on their way into the town of St.-Souplet. Before this crossing was effected and 
the town captured, the Germans offered stiff resistance. The Huns blew up the bridge to impede the advancing Americans, but the mem- 
bers of the 102nd Engineers rebuilt it in a hurry, and the advance movement was on again. 



BACK TO REST AFTER CONQUERING 
THE HUN 

Members of the 106th Regiment, Infantry, under 
the command of Col. Franklin W. Ward, returning 
to Corbie, Somme, France, their rest camp, after de- 
feating the Germans in the Cambrai, St.-Quentin, 
and St.-Souplet engagements. Some of the men are 
carrying trophies taken from the boche. 




GERMAN PRISONERS PUT TO WORK 

Huns captured in the Hindenburg line fighting 
■were put to work cleaning the streets of Corbie, 
Somme, France, the rest camp of the 2jth Division. 




SEVERE FIGHTING TOOK PLACE IN THIS SECTION 

New York troops of the 27th Division in the town of St.-Souplet, Nord, France, which was taken only after hard fighting. The signs 
show the direction of he Cateau and Mazinghien. 



AT BELLICOURT, AISNE, FRANCE 

Members of the 2Jth Division bringing up horses 
to water on the Canal de St.-Quentin. 




MOUTH OF THE HINDENBURG 

TUNNEL 

View of the mouth of the Hindenburg tunnel, 
showing the ruins of the town of Nauroy in the 
background. Taken on the Canal de St.-Quentin, 
looking south from Bellicourt, France. On terrain 
such as this the New Yorkers who were in the fight- 
ing at the Hindenburg line made their way, cutting 
through the stiff est enemy resistance. 




BURIAL PARTY BACK AFTER SAD DUTIES 

Twenty-seventh Division burial party just returned jiom the battle-field, where they buried their comrades who fell during the 
Hindenburg line and St.-Souplet engagements. Taken in Corbie, Somme, France, 




RABBIT-HUNT A SIDE-LINE TO FIGHTING HUNS 

Tired of beef, a few of the soldiers of the 27th Division hiked to a field in Corbie, Somme, France, and rounded up a jack-rabbit for 
dinner. The question is who are to be the lucky ones and get some of it. 




QUARTERED IN 
DESTROYED 



PARTIALLY 
HOUSE 



Soldiers of the 27th Division quartered in Priest 
House, Vlamertynghe, Belgium, which was partially 
destroyed by shell fire. They are entertaining them- 
selves with newspapers and letters from home. 



GERMAN CONCRETE MACHINE-GUN 
EMPLACEMENT 

One of the many German concrete machine-gun 
emplacements on the Hindenburg line. The Ger- 
mans had machine-guns in every possible place, but 
still the members of the 2jth Division plunged in and 
put most of them out of business in short order. The 
officer on the right is inspecting a belt of machine- 
gun bullets. Taken at Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 




Pvt. James A. Lee of Co. D, ioyth Regiment, Infantry, with his collection 
of German apparatus, which he captured from the Germans during the Hinden- 
burg line and St.-Souplet engagements. Taken in Glisy near Amiens, S'omme, 
France, where the lOJth Regiment rested from the strenuous fighting in which 
it took part. 



SOLDIERS WITH THEIR TROPHIES 

Members of the 107th Regiment, Infantry, with 
the trophies they took from the Germans in the Hin- 
denburg line fighting. The helmet seems to be the 
most satisfying trophy, for all the soldiers try to get 
one of them. 



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HUNS USED ARMOR— THEY NEEDED IT 

27th Division soldiers trying on German armor captured at the Hindenburg line. Three thousand pieces were captured. The 
Huns used the plate armor in their machine-gun nests, but even that didn't help them; nothing could stop the onrush of the Americans. 
Taken in Corbie, Somme, France. 



VIEWS OF THE HINDENBURG LINE 
DEFENSES 

The views on this and on the following seven 
■pages are of the great Hindenburg defense system, the 
Hindenburg tunnel, and the Canal de St.-Quentin, 
which the Germans thought were never to be captured. 
The men of the 27th Division played a leading part 
in the capture of the fortifications. It was amid these 
scenes that what could possibly be called the division s 
greatest achievement was accomplished. A view from 
the inside of the tunnel looking out along the Canal 
de St.-Quentin is given here. Taken at Bcllicourt, 
Aisne, France. 




Interior of the Canal de St.-Quentin tunnel, 
built directly under the chateau used by Hindenburg 
as his headquarters, Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 




GENERAL VIEW OF THE CANAL DE ST.-QUENTIN LOOKING SOUTH FROM THE HINDENBURG 

TUNNEL 

The Americans of the 27th and 30th divisions fought over this territory, which was infested with machine-guns during the battle 
of the Hindenburg line. Taken east of Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 




VIEW OF THE BANK OF THE CANAL DE ST.-QUENTIN, WHICH SHOWS THE DUGOUTS BUILT 

INTO THE HILLSIDE 

This entire section was covered with machine-guns, but the men of the 27th and 30th divisions swept on. Taken at Bellicourt, 
Aisne, France. 




INTERIOR OF THE IIINDENBURG TUNNEL 

View shows how the Germans had blocked the south end of the tunnel. Just inside the inclosure were canal-boats which were used 
as billets for the Germans. Literally a German army was housed inside the tunnel. The small openings were used for machine-guns. 
The men of the 27th and 30th divisions fought here. Taken east of Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 



ENTRANCE TO THE CANAL DE 
ST-QUENTIN TUNNEL 

Jl kick was fortified with many machine-gun 
emplacements. Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 




ONE OF THE NINETEEN SECRET 
EXITS AND ENTRANCES 

Which were hewn through solid rock for a dis- 
tance of several miles by the Huns while they had 
possession of the Canal de St.-Quentin tunnel. 
Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 




American soldiers of the 27th Division and British troops at the entrance to the tunnel through which the Canal de St.-Quentin 
passes northward from Bellicourt, Aisne, France. The ridge above the tunnel was the scene of stubborn fighting. 



Left to right: Lieut. W. V. Lessels, Mai. A. 
L. Howe, and Lieut. -Col. W. L. Hallahan, Chief 
Signal Officer of the 27th Division, standing over 
the airshaft to the Canal de St.-Quentin tunnel at 
Bellicourt, Aisne, France, viewing the line. A haze 
of gas and smoke coming out of the shaft. 




VIEW OF THE CANAL DE ST.- 
QUENTIN 

Showing at the left the entrance to one of the 
secret passages which extend from this point to the 
town of Bellenglise, a distance of two miles. Taken 
at Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 



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LOOKING NORTH CF THE CANAL DE ST.-OUENTIN 

Showing entrance to the mouth of the Hindenburg tunnel, south of Bellicourt, Aisne, France. Enemy machine-guns were dense 
in this section. 




BRI TISH COMMANDER - IN - CHIEF 

INSPECTS HINDENBURG LINE 

BATTLE-FIELD 

Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, Commander- 
in-chief of the British forces (right), and Lieut-Col. 
Robert Bacon, formerly U. S. Ambassador to France, 
inspecting the Hindenburg line battle-fields in the 
Cambrai-St.-Quentin district. They are shown at the 
Canal de St.-Quentin, south of Bellicourt, Aisne, 
France. This is the territory over which the 27th 
Division fought. 



LUNCH IN THE OPEN FOR BRITISH 
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 

While on a tour of inspection of the Hindenburg 
line stronghold, Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig 
decided to eat his luncheon in the open. He and his 
parly are shown eating on the top of the historic tun- 
nel of the Canal de St.-Quentin, where the 2Jth and 
^oth American divisions fought with the British. 
Field-Marshal Haig {left), Lieut.-Col. Robert Bacon, 
former U. S. Ambassador to France, on the right. 
The Marshal's aides are Col. J. Haizellon and Col. 
A. F. Fletcher. Taken at Bellicourt, Aisne, France. 



SNATCHING A BITE TO EAT DURING 
LULL IN FIGHTING 

Members of Company D, 105th Regiment, In- 
fantry, receiving rations at the front near Mazing- 
hien, east of St.-Souplet, Nord, France. 




YORK SOLDIERS IN CORBIE 
REST CAMP 

Men of the 107th Regiment, Infantry, strolling 
along the Canal La Somme, near the rest camp at 
Corbie. 




HINDENBURG'S HEADQUARTERS 

The chateau in Bellicourt which was used as headquarters by Hindenburg. The entrance leading into a cellar is the outside entrance 
to the middle section of the St.-Quentin tunnel. ■ 



DICKEBUSH, SCENE OF INTENSE 
RIGHTING 

Battalion headquarters of the 105th Infantry 
at Dickebush in the Ypres district, Belgium. 




Scottish Wood after the battle of Dickebush. 
The landscape has been practically cleared of trees 
and other verdure. The remaining trees have 
shattered by the terrific shell fire. 



FIRST AMERICAN TANK OF THE 27TE 
DIVISION DESTROYED 

The first American tank of the 27th Division to 
go into action was destroyed by a German mine on 
September 2Q, iqiS, near Ronssoy, Somme, France. 




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TANK CROSSES ENEMY 

FIRST LINES, THEN 

DESTROYED 

Tank which successfully crossed 
the enemy first line while operating 
with the 2Jth Division, in the Hin- 
denburg operations, was later de- 
stroyed by a mine farther on toward 
Bony, Aisne, France. The tank was 
manned by Americans. 




GERMAN PRISONERS TAKEN IN HINDENBURG LINE BATTLE 

German prisoners taken by the 27th Division during the drive on the Hindenburg line at Bellicourt. The 30th Division can be seen 
the background, going into the town of Nauroy. 



GERMAN PRISONERS CARRY IN 
WOUNDED 

Men of Co. M, 105th Regiment, Infantry, 
bring in German prisoners who are helping to carry 
the wounded to the rear. They were among the first 
prisoners captured in the big attack of the 2jth 
Division. Taken at Ronssoy, Somme, France. 




"KAMERAD!" 

Members of the 108th Regiment, Infantry, 
taking boche prisoners during the American drive 
on St.-Souplet, which was captured October 17, IQ18. 




GERMAN PRISONERS CAPTURED BY THE 27TH DIVISION 

German prisoners taken during the Hindenburg line drive at Bellicourt, Aisne, France. Thousands of prisoners were taken during 
this engagement. 



GERMAN PRISONERS AS 
S TRE TCHER-BEARERS 

■ Wounded soldiers of the 2Jth Division being 
carried to the rear by German prisoners taken during 
the drive at Vaux-Andigny, Aisne, France. The 
photo was taken at Busigny, Nord, France. 




Members of Co. M, 105th Regiment, Infantry, 
guarding prisoners who are aiding in carrying 
wounded to the dressing-stations. Taken at Rons- 
soy, Somme, France. 



ARMY SPORT 

Finish of the mule-race at the American 2nd 
Army Corps field-meet. The race was a thriller, 
and, as can be seen from the photo, was a neck and 
neck affair. 




IIINDENBURG LINE BATTLE NETS 
MANY PRISONERS 

German prisoners taken during the Iiinden- 
burg line fighting arriving at Corbie, Somme, France. 
The 106th Regiment, Infantry, is approaching in 
the background. 



SECOND ARMY CORPS FIELD-MEET 
AT CORBIE 

The pictures on this and the following six pages 
illustrate the activities at the field-meet of the 2nd 
Army Corps, in which the veterans of the 27th and 
30th divisions participated. 

The members of the division are shown crossing 
the recent battle-field to enjoy a day of rest and 
recreation. Much of the warfare paraphernalia can 
be seen in the photo. 




Another view of the men on their way across 
the battle-field to the meet. 



Sergeant Heart, orderly to Maj.-Gen. John F. 
O'Ryan, commanding the 27th Division, winning the 
one-mile relay race. 




Sergeant Heart receiving a prize for winning 
the mile relay race at the 2nd Army Corps field-meet 
jrom Maj.-Gen. George W. Read, commanding the 
2nd Army Corps. 







VIEW OF BOXING BOUT AND THE VAST SOLDIER AUDIENCE 

American and British soldiers engaged in several of the bouts. Men of the 27th Division were prominent among the contestants. 



NO FEATHER BEDS FOR THESE 
SOLDIERS 

Members of the 105th Machine Gun Battalion 
falling out at daybreak after a night's rest in a bam 
at St.-Souplet, Nord, France. 





GENERAL VIEW OF FIELD-MEET 

View of the 2nd Army Corps field-meet in which 
many of the veterans of the Hindenburg line fighting 
took part. The spectators are members of the 27th 
and 30th divisions. The meet was held near Corbie, 
Somme, France. 



AMERICAN ARMY OFFICERS OF 
THE 27TH AND joTII DIl'ISIONS 

Spectators at the 2nd Army Corps field- 
meet for the soldiers who took part in the 
Hindenburg line and St.-Souplet battles. 




Close-tip of boxing bout and a 
view of the soldier audience which was 
composed of the 2Jth and 30th divis- 
ion men. 



B UFFE T L UNCHEON A T FIELD-MEE T 

Soldiers of the 2jth and 30th divisions having 
a buffet luncheon at the American 2nd Army Corps 
field-meet, just two weeks after the battle of the Hin- 
denburg Hue. 




DOGS" BRING FOND 
RECOLLECTIONS 

American army kitchen supplying hot "c 
to the soldiers of the 27th and 30th divisions who 
attended the field-meet of the 2nd Army Corps. 



ONE HUNDRED AND SECOND FIELD 

SIGNAL BATTALION MARCHING 

OUT FOR REVIEW 

Members of the 102nd Field Signal Battalion 
of the 3ph Division marching through Corbie, 
Somme, France, to the parade grounds to be in- 
spected and reviewed by Lieut.-Col. William L. 
Hallahan, Chief Signal Officer of the Division. 




Another view showing the colors of the battalion 
were commended many times for their heroic work. 






iosND FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION PASSING IN REVIEW 

_ Members of the 102nd Field Signal Battalion being reviewed by Lieut.-Col. William L. Hallahan, Chief Signal Officer of the 27th 
Division, a' Corbie, Somme, France. 




COLOR-GUARD OF THE 102ND FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 

Color-guard of the 102nd Field Signal Battalion flying Old Glory before the review of the battalion by Lieut.-Col. William L. Hallahan, 
at Corbie, Somme, France-. 




REVIEW OF THE 102ND 

FIELD SIGNAL 

BATTALION 

Members of the 102nd Field 
Signal Battalion passing in re- 
view before Lieut.-Col. William 
L. Hallahan, Ck icf Signal Officer 
of the 2jth Division, at Corbie, 
Somme, France. 



INSPECTION OF THE 102ND FIELD 
SIGNAL BATTALION 

Left to right: Maj. A. L. Howe, commanding 
102nd Field Signal Battalion, and Lieut.-Col. William 
L. Hallahan, Chief Signal Officer of the 27th Division, 
inspecting the 102nd Field Signal Battalion at Corbie, 
Somme, France. 





VIEWS OF DICKEBUSH, BELGIUM 

Street in town of Dickebush, in the Ypres dis- 
trict, Belgium. The 2Jth Division distinguished 
itself here. 



Overlooking the "Bund" at Dickebush Lake in 
the Ypres district, Belgium. The country in this 
section was leveled by the intense artillery and 
machine-gun fire. 



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HISTORIC BATTLE-FIELDS 

View of Dickebush Lake in the Ypres district, 
ium, after the battle. This battle-field was made 
historic by the unfailing bravery and courage dis- 
played by members of the 2y*h Division. 




WALKER FARM, DICKEBUSH, 
BELGIUM 

Walker Farm near Dickebush Lake in the Ypres 
district, Belgium, after the battle. The 105th Regi- 
ment, Infantry, headquarters was located here. The 
resistance in this section was stubborn. 




TWEN T Y- SE FEN Til 

DIVISION 

BATTLE-FIELDS 

View of Walker Farm near 
Dickebush Lake, in the Ypres 
district, Belgium, where the 105th 
Regiment, Infantry, headquarters 
was located. 



Walker Farm, the scene of 
terrific fighting, looking toward 
the front line. The 105th Regi- 
ment, Infantry, headquarters was 
located here. Officers of the 27th 
Division are making a tour of the 
recent battle-fields. 





27TII DIVISION BATTLE-FIELDS 

Mick-Mack Farm after the battle where the 27th Division fought and beat back the Huns. In the Ypres district, Belgium. 




One of the scenes which will 
always be remembered as the place 
where some of the severest fighting 
took place is Haig Farm in the 
Ypres district, Belgium. 



WHERE 27TH DIVISION 
FOUGHT 

View of La Clyter, in the 
Ypres district, after the battle. 
The country has been practically 
cleared of trees, and those remain- 
ing are nearly branchless. 





PROPAGANDA BALLOONS 

British troops sending American propaganda 
to the German soldiers via the small propaganda 
balloons. These British troops are operating with 
the 27th and 30th divisions. Taken at Templeaux 
la Fosse, Somme, France. 



WHEN THE GERMANS LEARNED 
SOMETHING 

The German soldiers never knew much concern- 
ing their country's activities, nor did they ever learn 
of the disasters the Allies were preparing, except by 
the propaganda whichwas dropped in the enemy lines 
by the small balloons. This photograph shows an 
American soldier and a German prisoner reading 
President Wilson s message to the Kaiser. The 
Teuton is getting his first knowledge of the dickering 
of ike German Empire with the Allies J 'or an armis- 
tice. 





GOOD NEWS FOR ALL 

Group of Americans and German prisoners of war reading President Wilson's message to the Kaiser. The news, apparently, 
seems just as good to the Huns as it does to the Yanks of the 27th Division. Taken in Corbie, Somnt', France. 



GLAD NEWS ARRIVED 

Men of the 27th Division enthusiastically re- 
ceiving the news that the armistice had been signed 
and that the Kaiser, Crown Prince, and other mem- 
bers of the royal family had fled to Holland. Taken 
in Corbie, Somm?, France. 




Twenty-seventh Division soldiers' ringing their 
Liberty Bell when the news of the signing of the 
armistice was received. The Germans had attempted 
to carry the bell away, but the swift advance made 
them drop it in their hurry to get out of reach of the 
Yanks. Taken in Corbie, Somme, France. 




FOR IT'S OVER, OVER THERE 

Are they happy? One glimpse of the smiling faces of these New York soldiers is ample evidence of the spirit of the men. Their 
Liberty Bell, which they have inscribed with their divisional number, clanged the news to all corners of the rest camp at Corbie, Somme, 
France. 




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HOME AGAIN! 



The giant transport "Leviathan" carrying Ma]. -Gen. O'Ryan and 10,000 27th Division heroes passing up the North River. The 
vessel is surrounded with welcoming craft, all crowded with cheering relatives and friends of the men. The enthusiasm of the men as familial 
home sights were glimpsed was unbounded. The "Leviathan" reached New York on March 6, ipio. 



GETTING THEIR FIRST GLIMPSE 
OF HOME 

Soldiers of the 27th Division, New York's Own, 
lining the decks of the "Leviathan," cheering the 
familiar sights of New York City. Every landmark 
has a spot in their hearts. 




View of the boio of the "Leviathan" showing 
the men in every conceivable position from where 
they could get a look at the cheering thousands on 
shore and on the reception boats. 



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MRS. O'RYAN GREETS RETURNING 
COMMANDER 

Mrs. John F. O'Ryan, wife of the Command- 
ing General of the 27th Division, on one of the re- 
ception boats to ■welcome her husband and his 
division. 




SEAPLANE FLYING OVER THE 
"LEVIATHAN" 

One of the novel features of the great welcome 
extended to the returning heroes who smashed the 
Hindenburg line. 



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COMING IN ON THE "LEVIATHAN" 

Another view of the happy men of the 2ph 
Division as they passed up the North River on the 
"Leviathan." 




ONE OF THE RECEPTION BOATS 

The Mayor's Committee of Welcome boat 
crowded with relatives of the men in the division, 
going to meet the "Leviathan. ' 



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KNOW 

The method of one mother to let her son on the 
"Leviathan" know that she was anxiously waiting 
for him. This cheering throng greeted the returning 
soldiers from Battery Park. 




JUST ARRIVED 

Happy? Well, these members of the 27th Divis- 
ion are just a little more than that. They are shown 
cheering on Pier 4, Hoboken, New Jersey, where the 
"Leviathan" docked. 



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WEEPING HERE 

A few more cheering members of the 2Jth Divis- 
taken a short time after they stepped off the 
"Leviathan" at Pier 4, Hoboken, New Jersey. 




GETTING THE FEEL OF HOME SOIL 

Soldiers of the 27th Division, who returned on 
the "Leviathan," waiting to board ferry which will 
take them to Camp Merritt. 



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ARRIVALS ON THE "LEVIATHAN" 

' Flique," Maj.-Gen. John F. 0' Ryan's Belgian police dog, and Thomas J. Cunningham, 
the General's orderly. They arrived on the "Leviathan." 




MASCOT FOR HAPPY 

MEN 

Members of the Supply Com- 
pany of the 106th Machine Gun 
Battalion with thej.r mascot. The 
men returned on the "Leviathan." 



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WON BRITISH AND AMERICAN DECORATIONS 

Sergt. Reider Waaler wearing the British Distinguished Conduct Medal and the United 
States Congressional Medal of Honor, which he was awarded for his extraordinary bravery 
on the battle-fields of France. 




A UNIQUE BANNER 

Men of Company K, 105th 
Regiment, Infantry, with their 
skull and cross-bones banner, at 
Camp Mills, Long Island. 



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MAYOR HYLAN GREETING MA J. -GEN. O'RYAN 

Mayor John F. Hylan extending New York's greeting to Maj.-Gen. John F. 0' Ryan, Commanding General of the 27th Division, 
when the latter called at the City Hall. 




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MA J. -GEN. O'RYAN AND BRIGADE COMMANDERS 

Brig.-Gen. Charles I. Debevoise, commanding 53rd Infantry Brigade (left); Maj.-Gen. John F. O'Ryan, commanding the 27th 
Division, {center); and Brig.-Gen. Palmer Pierce, commanding the 5/ith Infantry Brigade. These pictures were taken on the 
arrival of the vanguard of the Division, March 6, iQig. 




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LEADERS OF THE 27TH DIVISION 

Maj.-Gen. 'Ryan and his staff officers on hoard the " Leviathan." Left to right: Lieut.-Col. Edward McLeer, Division Machine 
Gun Officer; Lieut.-Col. Edward Olmstead, Assistant Chief of Staff; Lieut.-Col. William L. Hallahan, Division Signal Officer; Col. 
W. H. Raymond, Chief of Staff; Lieut.-Col. Walter E. Montgomery, Division Surgeon; Maj.-Gen. John F. O'Ryan, Commanding; 
Capt. Joseph D. Eddy, Aide; Lieut.-Col. Henry S. Sternberger, Division Quartermaster; Lieut.-Col. J. Leslie Kincaid, Division Judge 
Advocate; Lieut.-Col. J. Mayhew Wainwright, Division Inspector; Lieut.-Col. Starr and Maj. Sydney G. De Kay, Assistant to G-j- 



ENGINEER OFFICERS BACK 

Group of officers of the 102nd Regiment, Engi- 
neers, taken on their arrival. Lieut.-Col. W. S. Conrow, 

commanding, is in the center. 





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BRIG.-GEN. VANDERBILT GREETS ENGINEER COMMANDER 

Brig.-Gen. Cornelius Vanderbilt {left) greeting Lieut.-Col. W. S. Conrow, in command 
of the 102nd Regiment, Engineers, which was General Vanderbilt' s old command. The 
102nd Regiment, Engineers, arrived on the " Rochambeau" on February 28, 1919. Brig.- 
Gen. Vanderbilt went to France in command of the 102nd, was promoted, and returned to 
the United States to take command of Camp Lewis, American Lake, Washington. 



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Col. James M. Andrews, 
commanding the io$th Regiment, 
Infantry, in front of headquarters 
at Camp Mills. 





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STAFF OFFfCERS GF THE 107TH 
REGIMENT, INFANTRY 

Left to right: Col. Mortimer D. Bryant, com- 
manding; Lieut.-Col. Nicholas Engel; Maj. Arthur 
M. Smith; Maj. H. L. Stratton; Capt. Edwin 
Holloway; Chaplain Edwin F.Keever,and Chaplain 
Peter E. Hoey. Taken on the deck of the " Levia- 
than." 



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Lieut.-Col. W. S. Conrow, 
commanding the 102nd Engi- 
neers, and Chaplain II. R. Fell, 
of the same organization, who 
arrived on the " Rockambeau." 




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ARTILLERY BRIGADE BACK 

Left to right: Col. De Witt C. Weld, commander of the 105th Field Artillery; Brig.-Gen. George A. Wingate, commanding the 32nd 
Artillery Brigade of the 2jth Division; Lieut.-Col. G. J. Lovell, and Maj. Walter Schellkoff — taken on their arrival on the transport 
"America." 




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IMPRESSIVE DECORATION CEREMONIES 
CENTRAL PARK 



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IN 



MA J. -GEN. JOHN F. O'RYAN PINNING THE 
DECORATION ON ONE OF HIS GALLANT MEN 



Thirty-one heroes of the 27th Division, who were awarded either the 
American Distinguished Service Cross or the Croix de Guerre, were dec- 
orated by Maj.-Gen. John F. O'Ryan in the "Sheep Meadow" of Central 
Park. The second battalion of the 107th Regiment, Infantry, is shown 
lined up as the escort of honor. 




MILLIONS PAY HOMAGE TO 27TH DIVISION 

Unusual vieiv of the parade passing through the Victory Arch, which gives an idea of the tremendous mass of humanity which turned 
out to cheer the 27th Division in their "welcome home" parade. 

Three million people was the conservative estimate of those who saw the parade. 




DIVISIONAL SERVICE FLAG 

Service flag of the 27th Division which was carried in the parade. One 
thousand nine hundred and seventy-two gold stars indicated the martyred men 
who gave their lives in the great struggle. 



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HERO CUTS SILKEN CORD AT 
VICTORY ARCH 

Sergt. Reider Waaler, of the 105th 
Machine Gun Battalion, winner of the Con- 
gressional Medal of Honor and the British 
Distinguished Conduct Medal, cutting the 
silken cord in front of the Victory Arch. 



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WEST POINT CADETS, GUARD OF HONOR 

• West Point Cadets standing as a Guard of Honor in front of the 
reviewing stand as the men of the 2"]th Division marched by in perfect 
formation. 



UNUSUAL VIEW OF THE PARADE 

Bird's-eye view of the largest grand stand of its kind in the world, 
two and one-half miles long, seating 75,000 people, and the parade pass- 
ing up Fifth Avenue. 



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SOLEMN CEREMONY 

Maj.-Gen. John F. 0' Ryan saluting as he 
passes the Altar to the Heroic Dead, the beautiful 
decoration in front of the New York Public Library. 
The names of the battles the 27th Division took 
part in is listed on the Altar. Many floral tributes 
to the dead are on the Altar. 




View of the parade taken from the New York 
Public Library, showing the soldiers passing the 
Altar to the Heroic Dead. 



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NOT ENOUGH ROOM ON THE 
GROUND 

There wasn't even nearly enough room on the 
ground for the three million who tried to see the 
parade of the 27th Division men. Many perched 
themselves in trees along the line of march, a most 
uncomfortable position to maintain during a three- 
.hour march. 



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POLICE LINES NO AVAIL TO 
SURGING MULTITUDE 

Police lines could not restrain the surging mass 
of people who turned out to witness the 27th Divis- 
ion parade. Several times the crowd spread over 
the entire street, leaving nothing but a trail for the 
parade to pass through. Maj.-Gen. O'Ryan is shoiun 
winding his way through the crowd in one of these 
instances. 




(c) Underwood & Underwood, 




(c) tjnderwobd & Underwood. 



THE LIGHT WILL ALWAYS GLOW 



Years will pass, but the members of the 2jth Division will always remember their fighting days. Nor will they ever forget the wel- 
come extended to them by New York City. Their memory will be as bright as the light that shines on this scintillating Jewel Arch, which 
was erected for the " welcome home" parade of the division. 



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